Tenable appoints Ross Baker to lead sales for UK Ireland Africa

Tenable has appointed Ross Baker as Senior Director, Sales, for the UK, Ireland and Africa, with responsibility for the region's go-to-market sales function and partner alignment.

Industry experience

Based in the UK, Baker joins Tenable with 25 years of industry experience in sales, business and channel management. He has previously held senior roles at cybersecurity firms including Trend Micro, Websense, Check Point, and Symantec.

In his new position, Baker will focus on reinforcing partner relationships, developing new customer acquisitions, and advancing a people-centric approach to business leadership and talent development.

"I bring with me a fresh, non-conventional perspective to the table—one that I believe will drive tangible results and foster lasting, meaningful relationships with our channel partners and customers," said Baker. "Tenable is perfectly positioned for this next chapter in cybersecurity, where a focus on leveraging data at the speed of AI will be critical to providing awareness and context for business risk. As the landscape evolves, we're ready to lead the exposure management movement to protect our customers' prized data assets."

Cloud security focus

The appointment of Baker comes at a time when Tenable is intensifying its activities in the area of cloud security. Baker is tasked with clarifying cloud security by breaking down the complexities of cloud environments in order to assist teams in understanding and managing their security exposure.

Baker's mandate includes efforts to deconstruct the multiple layers of cloud infrastructure and application, a domain increasingly prioritised by enterprises undertaking digital transformation initiatives.

Recent company activity

Tenable has recently contributed vulnerability data and analysis to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). The DBIR is widely referenced within the cybersecurity sector, and Tenable's research input was credited with delivering accurate and actionable insights in the latest edition.

The company operates in the field of exposure management, supporting organisations in identifying and closing cybersecurity gaps across IT, cloud, and operational technology environments.

Regional implications

Baker's responsibilities will span the UK, Ireland and Africa, a region noted for its diverse cybersecurity challenges and rapid technology adoption, particularly in cloud computing. His focus will be on business development, channel strategy, and equipping teams to better handle new and emerging threats.

Tenable's appointment of a Senior Director for these regions reflects ongoing demand for senior leadership with experience in both traditional security and cloud-first technologies as both public and private sector organisations work to address their cybersecurity risk profiles.

Baker indicated that the combination of his experience and Tenable's strategic ambitions aligns with industry needs.

"Tenable has a bold and focused vision for the future. Ross brings a depth of expertise that will not only accelerate our progress in cloud security but also fuel the continued evolution of our exposure management strategy," David Cummins, Senior Vice President of EMEA at Tenable, stated, reinforcing the company's vision and Baker's role in advancing its cloud security and exposure management portfolio.