Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, recently named Marc Asturias as the new senior director of marketing in Latin America and the Caribbean to increase sales results and outreach in the new year. Asturias is a senior marketing executive who has over two decades of experience working on behalf of other top technology brands including Apple, Cisco Systems, Veritas/Symantec and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. He shares Fortinet’s commitment of providing the best customer service, cybersecurity solutions and advanced education to clients and partners, while raising awareness about the latest cybersecurity threats.

“Fortinet is the top security vendor in terms of shipped security appliance units in the world, as well as in Latin America. The company has an impressive presence in Latin America and often tops ranking lists in key countries like Mexico and Brazil. I’m looking forward to defining new marketing strategies that can take Fortinet to the next level,” Asturias said. “I will also be working with, and learning from, the best cybersecurity experts in the industry.”

Fortinet continues to invest in marketing as one of its key strategic initiatives. Asturias leads the international marketing, communications and public relations team responsible for propelling key programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as other corporate programs globally, to drive large-scale awareness on the importance of cybersecurity and demonstrate leadership of the company.

“We are excited to add Marc to our strong team and expect great insight from him, including new opportunities for growth,” said Pedro Paixao, general manager and vice president for Fortinet in Latin America. “In the new year, Fortinet will continue with a unique proactive and positive approach to the cybersecurity conversation and our team will strive to significantly impact the fight against evolving threats.”

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