16th Jun 2021 08:22
Avast PLC - Prague-based cybersecurity software - Creates two new roles "key to advancing its business strategy in Identity & Corporate Development". Appoints Charles Walton as senior vice president & general manager for the Identity segment and Paul Carter as global head of corporate development.
Walton was the senior vice president of digital identity products at MasterCard Inc and has over 25 years' experience in privacy, security and identity, Avast says. Walton will develop Avast's identity strategy as the company expands its offerings in privacy and identity products. His responsibilities will include defining product strategy, research and development, and the distribution model.
Carter was the group head of corporate development at London Stock Exchange Group PLC. His key focus will be to develop and execute Avast's long-term identity strategy, including acquisitions and partnerships in alignment with Walton.
"Smoothing access to online services and facilitating private and safe interactions are now critical to the future stability and success of the digital economy. These new appointments show our deep focus and commitment in this area, and demonstrate our belief that identity-protecting solutions are central to the current and future needs of our customers," says Avast Chief Executive Ondrej Vlcek.
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