Mimecast Taps Industry Veteran Michael McCollough as New Global Channel Chief
In a significant move to strengthen its global channel strategy, UK-headquartered cybersecurity leader Mimecast has appointed Michael McCollough as its new Senior Vice President of Worldwide Partners & Alliances. This key leadership appointment underscores the company’s deep commitment to its partner ecosystem, which is fundamental to its market strategy and customer outreach. McCollough is set to guide the evolution of Mimecast’s channel programs, bringing extensive experience to foster growth and enhance collaboration with partners worldwide.
Expanding Partner Opportunities with a Broader Security Platform
McCollough joins Mimecast with a rich history of building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems at major technology firms, including Anomali, Imperva, Akamai, and Dell Managed Services. His profound expertise in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space is particularly vital, as over half of Mimecast’s 40,000+ customers are supported by MSPs. Furthermore, his global outlook, shaped by extensive experience across key regions like EMEA, Africa, and APJ, aligns perfectly with Mimecast’s international footprint. The appointment comes as Mimecast significantly broadens its portfolio following the 2024 acquisitions of insider threat platform Code42 and AI-driven collaboration security firm Aware. McCollough highlighted that this enhanced platform, alongside Mimecast’s renowned email security, creates a “unique service opportunity” for partners to address a wider range of customer cyber threats.
As the new global channel chief, McCollough will be responsible for leading the strategic development of Mimecast’s partner and alliance programs. His leadership is poised to strengthen relationships and create new revenue streams for the channel, ensuring partners are well-equipped to leverage Mimecast’s newly expanded, multi-layered security platform. This strategic focus on the partner ecosystem signals Mimecast’s dedication to collaborative growth and innovation in the face of evolving digital risks.
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