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The Infinigate Group, a technology platform and trusted advisor in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Network Infrastructure, has appointed Kai Grunwitz as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to scaling its growth strategy and deepening value for vendors and channel partners. As CGO, Kai will be responsible for advancing some of Infinigate’s most important strategic growth priorities, including strengthening the company’s vendor portfolio, expanding differentiated services and solutions, enhancing partner value creation, and elevating Infinigate’s marketing and brand leadership. High-performing organisations A seasoned business leader and technology executive with deep expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation, Kai brings more than 30 years of experience leading high-performing organisations across the global IT industry. Throughout his career, he has successfully driven business growth, transformation, and innovation at scale. He has a strong track record of international leadership, with senior roles at Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and NTT DATA. His previous positions include Chief Executive Officer of NTT Germany, Senior Vice President of NTT Security EMEA, and Head of Transformational Portfolio, Innovation and Alliances at NTT DATA EMEA. Most recently, he served as President of Kyndryl Germany. Ambitious growth strategy “I am delighted to join Infinigate at such a pivotal time for the cybersecurity industry. As AI transforms the technology landscape and reshapes cyber risk, the role of specialized value-added distribution has never been more critical. With its market-leading portfolio, extensive vendor ecosystem, and strong thought leadership, Infinigate is uniquely positioned to help vendors and channel partners capture the opportunities ahead. I am honoured to join the company and excited to work with our teams, vendors, and partners to accelerate growth and further strengthen Infinigate’s leadership in the cybersecurity channel.” Marco van Kalleveen, CEO of Infinigate Group, said: “Kai’s appointment is a significant milestone for Infinigate as we continue to execute our ambitious growth strategy. The Chief Growth Officer role is central to advancing our strategic priorities, and Kai brings the leadership experience, market insight and industry credibility to help us further strengthen our position as the leading cybersecurity VAD platform. We are delighted to welcome him to the business.”

The Infinigate Group, the pioneering technology platform and trusted advisor in Cybersecurity, Cloud & Network Infrastructure, is appointing Peter Meier as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Peter Meier brings long-standing experience as CFO and Management Board member of global technology companies, where he successfully led operational business transformation. Meier's considerable achievements Meier's considerable achievements include his recent tenure as Group CFO of DKV Mobility, the pioneering European B2B platform for on-the-road payments and solutions. Previously, he held group CFO roles at HERE Technologies, a pioneer in digital location mapping, at KUONI Group, a pioneering international travel company, and at the Swiss industrial corporation Sulzer LTD. Infinigate’s financial assets At Infinigate, Peter will lead the finance function, optimise Infinigate’s financial assets, and support the M&A agenda. Additionally, he will be a primary contributor to our ambitious growth strategy, by helping to shape the next-gen operating platform, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation. Continuous development and expansion “I am looking forward to joining a global pioneer such as Infinigate, with great prospects of growth and an impressive record of continuous development and expansion." "The cybersecurity market, where Infinigate holds excellent credentials, is projected to continue growing at double-digit rate, presenting us with an exciting opportunity. I will focus on a fast ramp, supported by the Infinigate team, in readiness for taking the reins on 1 January 2026”, Peter Meier said. Ambitious targets Marco Van Kalleveen, Chief Executive Officer of the Infinigate Group, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Peter to Infinigate, with whom I have worked closely before." "He is a seasoned and proven pioneer and the ideal candidate to play a key role in orchestrating our expansion, having both the experience and the skills to lead us in attaining our ambitious targets.”

Versa Networks, the pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Infinigate, the EMEA value-add distributor specialising in cybersecurity, secure networks and secure cloud, announced they have signed a partnership agreement to deliver Unified SASE to enterprises across the EMEA region. The partnership is an extension of the relationship Versa Networks had established with Nuvias, now an integral part of the Infinigate Group. Versa Unified SASE Versa’s full product suite which provides end-to-end solutions that both simplify and secure the modern network is available now from Infinigate to enterprises and partners, including resellers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs), across Europe and the Middle East Available in the cloud, on-premise, or a combination of both, Versa brings together solutions that solve the security and networking concerns plaguing organisations and MSPs.  Versa Unified SASE securely and reliably connects home workers, branch workers and users to applications, while decreasing latency, reducing complexity, and enhancing visibility across the entire network. By extending the prior Nuvias relationship across Europe and the Middle East, the partnership with Infinigate signifies Versa Network’s continued commitment and investment within the region. Customer demands and requirements Versa gets a portfolio of SASE, Secure SD-WAN, and SSE solutions that precisely target the firm market Martin MacKay, Chief Revenue Officer at Versa Networks, comments: “Organisations are continuing to seek ways in which they can build agile and secure networks and we’re seeing increasing demand across the region for a SASE solution that enables organisations to ensure the security of its users, applications, and workloads – anywhere, anytime. Infinigate’s market reach and cyber security expertise is unrivalled, and we share a common vision and business goals. By working together, we can now make the possibilities and promises of SASE a reality for enterprises in Europe and the Middle East.” For Infinigate, Versa brings a portfolio of SASE, Secure SD-WAN, and SSE solutions that specifically target the enterprise market and complement its extensive vendor portfolio by opening new revenue streams for partners. Helping partners navigate the complex SASE market, Infinigate will provide hands-on support to identify and deliver solutions that address customer demands and requirements. Author's quote “Gartner expects the SASE market to grow to $14.7 billion as early as 2025. Our partnership with Versa Networks brings new growth opportunities to our partners across the EMEA region by offering access to a leading Unified SASE solution that complements our existing portfolio,” adds Andreas Bechtold, President Europe, at Infinigate. “Expanding our successful partnership with Versa Networks across a wider territory is the next logical step for us and collaborating with an innovator fits right into our strategic priorities.”