Joe will oversee Fortinet’s International Sales business, driving the company’s strategic growth pillars across Secure Networking, Unified SASE, and AI-driven Security Operations.
Fortinet has announced the appointment of Joe Sarno as Executive Vice-President (EVP) of International Sales. In the role, Joe will oversee Fortinet’s International Sales business and join Fortinet‘s Executive Leadership team.
Elated Joe Sarno, Executive Vice-President, International Sales, Fortinet, shared, “The cybersecurity landscape is changing rapidly, with threats escalating every day. The first era of security was protecting the connection, the second era was protecting the application, and now the third era will protect the data and safety of human lives. In my enhanced role, I look forward to executing our mission to protect people, data, and devices everywhere, while enabling economic growth, trust, and stability in the modern digital society.”
Across the geopolitical, technological, and societal landscapes, I believe we are witnessing a call for a new era of cybersecurity, and a stronger move towards convergence and consolidation.
Joe Sarno, Executive Vice-President, International Sales, Fortinet
Joe has an impressive tenure at Fortinet approaching nearly two decades, with over 30 years of cybersecurity industry experience. Holding a pivotal role in steering brand growth and operational excellence, Joe was most recently Senior Vice President for the International Emerging region and APJ, where he implemented the growth strategy for over 120 countries.
As EVP of International Sales, Joe will be responsible for leading a highly qualified team of sales representatives and engineers across the EMEA & APJ regions, with a key focus on driving forward Fortinet’s three major strategic enterprise pillars: Secure Networking, Unified SASE, and AI-driven Security Operations.
In addition to building strong relationships with customers, partners, and government officials, Joe will continue to spearhead the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for Fortinet’s Operational Technology & Critical Infrastructure business, delivering cybersecurity solutions to critical infrastructures and production plants worldwide.
