This archive report was first published on 26 October 2021.
Acronis, a global leader in cyber security and data protection, has announced significant changes to its leadership team. On September 21, 2021, Paul Maritz was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Maritz brings 40 years of experience in computer science and software to the role, having previously served on the Executive Staff of Microsoft, as CEO of VMware, and as CEO and Founder of Pivotal Software.
Acronis has been expanding its presence globally, and under Maritz's leadership, the company aims to solidify its position as a global leader in cyber protection. The company has already made significant strides, raising $250M at a $2.5B valuation earlier this year and appointing Patrick Pulvermüller as its new CEO.
As Chairman, Maritz will be responsible for the governance and leadership of Acronis, helping the company to continue delivering easy, efficient, and secure cyber protection to service providers and their customers of any size.
“Paul brings a wealth of experience developing products to meet market demands and take companies to the next level. His becoming Chairman represents another step forward for Acronis in solidifying its position as a global leader in cyber protection,” said Patrick Pulvermüller, Acronis CEO.
Maritz replaces René Bonvanie, whose leadership helped Acronis develop an effective strategy to expand its global presence and deliver easy, efficient, and secure cyber protection to customers of any size. Acronis wishes to thank René Bonvanie for his contribution to the company's development and growth.
Acronis Cyber Protect provides all the management tools of the future that service providers need to do an effective job for their customers to help them grow their business. The company will continue to make acquisitions to become one of the world’s major players of providing the most innovative backup, security, and management tools on the market.
“With its strength in backup and security, Acronis is well positioned to build a platform for a comprehensive list of management tools, helping service providers deliver modern cyber protection to their customers today and in the future,” said Paul Maritz, Acronis Chairman of the Board.
