Rotkreuz, Switzerland – The Infinigate Group, a leading technology platform and trusted advisor in the fields of cybersecurity, cloud, and network infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Graeme Watt as President of the Board of Directors. The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Watt, who was selected by Infinigate and its majority owners, Bridgepoint, brings over 35 years of experience in the IT distribution sector to the Board. He has held leading executive roles at Tech Data and Avnet, and most recently served as the CEO of Softcat, the UK’s top solutions provider. Watt has also served as the non-executive Chairman of Softcat for the past year and is a member of the Board of Trustees for Social Bite, a charity that supports the homeless.
In his new role as President of the Board, Watt will oversee the strategic development of Infinigate’s growing business, provide governance, and assist the leadership team in accelerating the company’s goals.
“I am honored to lead the Board of Directors for Infinigate and help guide this highly successful business through its next phase of expansion,” said Watt. “There is a significant opportunity for specialist, value-added cybersecurity platforms, and Infinigate has the expertise, business acumen, and market reach to succeed.”
Klaus Schlichtherle, CEO of the Infinigate Group, expressed his enthusiasm for Watt’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to have Graeme join us as President of the Board for the Infinigate Group. His wealth of knowledge and experience will be invaluable as we strive to reach our ambitious goals and achieve success with our channel and vendor partners.”
The Infinigate Group, which covers over 100 countries across EMEA, Australia, and New Zealand, reported a revenue of 2.3B€ in the 2023-2024 financial year. With a focus on cybersecurity, secure networks, and secure cloud for SMB and enterprise clients, the Infinigate Group has established itself as a leader in the industry. The company’s 1,250 employees provide localized services and a robust central supply chain to drive growth for partners, MSSPs, and vendors.
In recent years, the Infinigate Group has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, including Starlink, Vuzion (now Infinigate Cloud), and Nuvias in 2022, and Wavelink in 2024, which added coverage for the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) market.
For more information about the Infinigate Group, please visit www.infinigate.com.
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