Security specialist Palo Alto Network has appointed Patricia Murphy to the position of VP to lead ecosystems, partners and strategic alliances for EMEA and LATAM.
In her new role, Murphy (pictured) will be responsible for leading the firm’s ecosystem organisation across both regions. She will also serve as a key member of EMEA & LATAM CEO Helmut Reisinger’s executive team.
“I am delighted to welcome Patricia to our leadership team,” said Reisinger. “At this critical time for cybersecurity and digital transformation, we are accelerating Palo Alto Networks’ robust business to meet customers’ needs with deep partnerships across our regions. Patricia’s in-depth understanding of the landscape of partners, service providers, global system integrators and industrial partners will benefit our growth ambitions and our customers, and help strengthen Palo Alto Networks’ position as the cybersecurity partner of choice.”
Murphy brings more than 25 years of experience in the industry to the firm. She joins from Apple in France, where she held the position of executive managing director of enterprise.
“I am thrilled to join Palo Alto Alto Networks at such an exciting time for the business, and truly look forward to leading the EMEA & LATAM Ecosystem organisation,” added Murphy. “Together with the EMEA & LATAM teams, we will develop strategic relationships across the ecosystem landscape to drive scale and greatly benefit customers.”
