Darktrace appoints Wendy Komadina as VP for ANZ

Darktrace has appointed Wendy Komadina as VP for ANZ.

Based in Sydney, Komadina was previously VP of partner sales APJ at Cloudflare, and has also held senior APJ leadership roles with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco and Microsoft.

She will execute a targeted go-to-market strategy focused on defending organisations in highly regulated industries who are prone to sophisticated threats, building on the company's work with customers such as Brisbane Airports, Osmoflo and Australian Grand Prix. 

Her go-to-market approach will also continue to strengthen Darktrace’s partnership ecosystem which already takes in hyperscalers, global system integrators and cyber-focused partners.

Komadina said cyber risk has never been more present on boardroom agendas.

"Our role is to work closely with our customers to address their security challenges from securing their network, to their email inboxes, through to their cloud environments," she said.

"It’s complex and we’re here to support customers on that journey. Cybersecurity is a team sport and we intend to work closely with our strategic partners and alliances to support our customers in tackling the ever-evolving threat landscape.”

“Wendy understands what defines a world class SaaS business and recognizes that ANZ customers value strong relationships and trusted reputations," said Trevor Coetzee, SVP of MEA & APJ at Darktrace.

“We’re thrilled to welcome her to Darktrace as we enter this next phase of growth. Her proven track record, strategic insight, and extensive network will be instrumental in scaling our presence across ANZ and safeguarding businesses at every layer of their digital infrastructure, from email to network to cloud.”

Across the past 18 months, Darktrace has transformed its global go-to-market strategy with its renewed Darktrace Defenders Partner Program. The program has seen a shift to partner-led sales across the company through cross-business training on partner collaboration, sales incentives for partner deals, and a new tiered partnership model and benefits. 

Earlier this year, the company promoted Abhijit Abhyankar to head of partnerships, alliances and channel for the Asia-Pacific and Japan region (APJ).