SonicWall appoints Wias Issa as VP and GM of Asia Pacific and Japan

SonicWall has appointed Wias Issa as Vice President of Sales and General Manager of its Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) business. Issa will be responsible for managing and driving growth and profitability through the definition and execution of business strategies, pursuit of strategic partnerships, and identification and penetration of new markets, while maintaining a relentless focus on securing and defending customer organizations. Issa, who will be based in Tokyo and report to Pataky, has nearly two decades of experience in building and leading security businesses across the globe, and is known for his unique blend of international business acumen and technical depth in cyber security.

SonicWall Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Steve Pataky said, “Wias’ expertise will strengthen the deep partnerships we are building with our customers and channel partners in the next phase of our growth.” Issa, who will be based in Tokyo and report to Pataky, has nearly two decades of experience in building and leading security businesses across the globe, and is known for his unique blend of international business acumen and technical depth in cyber security. Issa said, “As the volume and sophistication of cyber attacks continue to rise, SonicWall is playing a pivotal role in securing and defending customer environments. The value of SonicWall solutions, and the potential to help businesses alleviate their security problems, is incontestable. The growth potential in APJ is nothing short of tremendous.”