Sectigo names new SVP to 'revolutionise' partner sales approach

The new hiree will focus on growing the vendor’s “vital” partner ecosystem

Certificate lifecycle management and digital certificates vendor Sectigo has named Christopher Bray as its new senior vice president of partner and eCommerce sales.

Bray will be responsible for go-to-market strategy, sales and marketing operations, as well as sales execution for the vendor's partner and eCommerce businesses.

He brings nearly two decades of experience in the security software space and in B2B, B2C, and B2B2C channel and SaaS security software businesses both, domestic and global.

Bray joins from security vendor Aura where he has spent the last three years as its chief revenue officer.

Prior to this, he spent three years as SVP and general manager at Cylance, launching "the world's first AI-powered antivirus" for consumers and small businesses, which was acquired by BlackBerry in 2019 for $1.4bn.

Bray was also SVP of Norton field sales and marketing at Symantec, where he drove the acquisition and retention of key global accounts, including leading the sales function for Norton during the LifeLock acquisition and integration.

He also spent nearly 15 years at McAfee, in various roles including SVP and GM of field sales, marketing and partner engineering.

"I am delighted to welcome Christopher to the Sectigo family. Christopher is a seasoned software executive with a proven track record of developing people, products, processes, and markets," said Sectigo CEO Kevin Weiss.

"His experience in retail and partner management and growth, customer relationship management, go-to-market strategy, sales, marketing operations, and business development will uplevel Sectigo, enabling the business to take better advantage of market opportunities.

"Christopher is the right person to revolutionise Sectigo's partner sales and eCommerce approach, and I look forward to sharing in his success again."

Bray added: "I am excited to join Sectigo at a time when the concept of online trust is forefront for companies of all sizes.

"Sectigo has an incredible opportunity to define itself as the category leader for digital certificates and Certificate lifecycle management.

"Sectigo's partner ecosystem plays a highly strategic role in achieving this leadership position, and in the overall growth and success of the company. I am looking forward to growing this vital part of our business, enabling Sectigo to become even more trusted within its partner ecosystem."