Zimperium has announced the appointment of Michael Williams as their new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in cybersecurity marketing, Williams brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation.

Michael Williams joins Zimperium from KnowBe4, where as CMO he helped lead the company through a successful IPO and acquisition.

His leadership earned KnowBe4 top rankings in industry reports and most importantly, ARR growth. Previously, as CMO Symantec, Michael led the company’s return to pipeline and enterprise growth.

His extensive experience also includes senior leadership roles at Blue Coat Systems and McAfee, where he drove global marketing growth strategies. 

At Zimperium, Michael will be responsible for shaping and executing their marketing strategy, expanding their market penetration and thought leadership.

“Michael’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Zimperium,” said Shridhar Mittal, CEO of Zimperium. “His extensive experience and proven success in the cybersecurity sector makes him the ideal leader to drive our marketing efforts.

“We are confident that Michael’s vision and leadership will help Zimperium achieve new heights of success.”

Michael Williams commented: “I have followed Zimperium for a long time and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of such a dynamic and innovative team.

“Cyber attacks on mobile devices and applications are at an all-time high as organised cyber criminals exploit mobile as the primary infiltration point for ransomware, credential theft and account takeover.

:Zimperium is the global leader in mobile security and I’m very proud to be part of their mission to protect enterprises across the world.”

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