Australia – Delinea, a provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralised authorisation, has announced the leadership appointment of Alex Thurber as senior vice president of global channels.
With 25 years of global leadership experience in sales, channel strategy, and customer success, Alex will play a pivotal role in driving Delinea’s channel momentum and scaling its partner ecosystem.
Alex has extensive experience across the technology sector with a strong focus on partnerships. Most recently, he spearheaded numerous innovative go-to-market strategies at Riverbed Technology, driving significant success and transformation. Additionally, he has led worldwide channel sales at Cisco and McAfee and held senior leadership roles at Pulse Secure, WatchGuard, and BlackBerry.
Speaking on his appointment, Alex said, “I’m incredibly excited to join Delinea and become part of a team that is deeply dedicated to the success of its partners and customers at a time when identity security is growing in importance. Delinea’s commitment to innovation and its strong emphasis on cultivating channel relationships were key factors that drew me in, and I’m eager to contribute to driving the business toward continued success.”
Meanwhile, Chris Kelly, president of Delinea, commented, “Alex’s arrival comes at a crucial time as we focus on building partnerships and expanding our client base to fuel Delinea’s next phase of growth. His proven track record in channel strategy and strategic alliances fits perfectly with where we are headed. With AI playing an increasing role in how organisations defend against identity-based threats, Alex’s deep expertise will be instrumental in further elevating our partner network to deliver seamless identity security.”
