Mike is responsible for driving continued growth and ongoing transformation through our Channels and Alliance program globally.  This will include achieving critical business objectives, actively developing and leading execution of the indirect go-to-market strategy and provide strong sales leadership across EDB’s Channels and Alliance partners.  Formerly he was VP, Global Channel Strategy at Thales eSecurity where he established and built the channel over his seven and a half years there to help Thales realize significant incremental growth. 

Mike’s extensive knowledge of the channel afforded Thales to increase its presence and revenues not only in the USA but throughout many countries worldwide.  Prior to joining Thales to develop its channel, he was with ArcSight, an HP Company and other companies with increasing responsibilities focused on developing an indirect business model.  

Mike earned his BS from the University of Detroit Mercy and currently resides with his wife and two daughters in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA.