Kaspersky Appoints Ernest Chai As Head Of Channel For New Asia Pacific

JAKARTA - Kaspersky, a leading global cybersecurity company, has appointed Ernest Chai as Head of the Channel (Head of Channel) for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region starting April 2023.

With more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Ernest is an experienced sales executive with the best track record of execution in a dynamic growth ecosystem.

Prior to joining Kaspersky, Ernest served as Channel Director for the Storage Platforms & Solutions Dell Technologies division in Asia Pacific and Japan. During his 15 years at Dell, he played an important role in accelerating the growth of strategic products for his company and reseller partners.

Ernest has spent time in Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and China's markets in various roles, including Channel leadership, Business Development, Sales and Pre-Sales.

As the new Head of Channel for the Asia Pacific in Kaspersky, Ernest is here to take advantage of his extensive experience in building cybersecurity expertise and expanding the company's channel ecosystem, driving growth across the region. His appointment is right when the cybersecurity posture is the main requirement for business rather than before.

"I am very happy to be joining Kaspersky, a company with a strong reputation for providing innovative and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. I look forward to working with our partners in the Asia Pacific region to encourage growth and provide cybersecurity solutions to our customers as expected," said Ernest.

Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky also commented that Ernest was the person they were looking for for this position.

"As a company that is 100% channel-driven, Ernest plays a strategic and fundamental role for Kaspersky's business. He is everything we are looking for as a leader for this position, and with our cutting-edge solution, I am very enthusiastic about the results he will achieve," Connell said.

Ernest's appointment is a significant step in Kaspersky's efforts to strengthen his regional presence and demonstrate the company's commitment to providing the best cybersecurity solutions and services for customers.