The cyber protection company adds accomplished leader to accelerate growth
Acronis, the global cyber protection leader, recently appointed cloud software and hosting industry veteran Patrick Pulvermueller as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2021.
Pulvermueller succeeds Serguei Beloussov, who founded the company in 2003 and has served as CEO since 2013.
Pulvermueller joins Acronis from GoDaddy, where he most recently served as President of the Partner Business. He is an expert in developing successful, cloud-based go-to-market strategies, particularly through service providers, resale channels, and strategic alliances, according to a press communiqué.
“I am excited to join the Acronis team, engage with our tremendous partner network, and continue Serguei’s vision of providing industry-changing cyber protection services,” commented Pulvermueller.
“Given Patrick’s demonstrated expertise in helping rapid growth companies scale and proven success in a channel-centric environment, we are confident he will accelerate Acronis’ success and prepare the company for the next stage,” observed René Bonvanie, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Acronis.
