Ping Identity has named Graeme Ventris as the new Regional Vice President for the EMEA Channel and Alliances, a strategic move to bolster its presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Ventris is set to spearhead the company’s channel and alliance strategy to accommodate the growing need for robust identity solutions.
Extensive experience in partner sales and AI innovation
Graeme Ventris brings a wealth of expertise in partner sales, enablement, and the integration of AI-led innovation within enterprise software. With a notable history of cultivating strategic partnerships and enhancing revenue through indirect sales, his arrival is anticipated to strengthen Ping Identity's reach and improve relationships with key partners in the EMEA region.
“We are delighted to welcome Graeme to our leadership team,” stated Paul Inglis, General Manager for EMEA at Ping Identity. “His deep understanding of the channel landscape and ability to build sustainable, mutually beneficial partner ecosystems make him the ideal leader to drive our EMEA strategy forward. As organisations across the region navigate increasingly sophisticated digital identity challenges, including those accelerated by AI-driven risks, our partners play a vital role in delivering the trust and security our customers require.”
Strategic leadership in digital identity
Ventris will lead partner strategy to enable channel partners to deliver Ping Identity’s platformIn his new role, Ventris will manage the execution of the partner strategy, ensuring that Ping Identity's channel partners are fully equipped to provide its identity platform to enterprise clients. His primary focus will be to enhance collaboration efforts that aid organisations in advancing their digital transformation goals while streamlining identity management and security procedures.
"I am excited to join Ping Identity at such a pivotal time," remarked Graeme Ventris, RVP, EMEA Channel and Alliances. "Customers don’t adopt identity in isolation. They rely on trusted partners to design, deploy, and scale it effectively. Across EMEA, our focus is empowering those partners to lead with identity at the centre of digital transformation, particularly as AI-driven risks reshape the security landscape."
Background at WalkMe
Prior to joining Ping Identity, Ventris was with WalkMe, a digital adoption platform, where he acted as VP EMEA/MEE Alliances and Channels. There, he was instrumental in guiding the company’s global alignment with a unified alliances methodology.
