KnowBe4 has appointed cybersecurity channel veteran Kurt Mills as its new channel chief, as the company looks to strengthen its global partner ecosystem and expand its channel routes to market.
In the role, Mills will lead the evolution of KnowBe4’s global partner programmes and operations, with responsibility for supporting the company’s relationships across VARs, MSPs, systems integrators, distributors and technology partners.
Mills brings more than 25 years of channel experience to KnowBe4, having previously held executive channel and partner sales positions at Check Point Software Technologies, Mimecast, FireMon and Blue Coat Systems.
Throughout his career, he has focused on aligning partner strategies with wider business and revenue goals, building partner networks and channel teams through periods including IPOs, acquisitions and rapid market expansion.
“Partner ecosystem growth is central to our mission, and Kurt’s appointment reflects our continued investment in that strategy,” said Bryan Palma, CEO of KnowBe4. “Kurt’s deep channel expertise, proven ability to scale high-performing teams, and track record of building long-term partner value will be instrumental as we expand our market reach.”
Mills’ appointment follows a number of additions to KnowBe4’s channel leadership team, including Neill Burton and John Noha, who have both joined as vice president of channel to support the company’s global initiatives.
The expanded leadership team will focus on providing partners with the programmes, tools and resources needed to identify new opportunities and support customers throughout the security lifecycle.
KnowBe4 said the investment reflects the increasingly important role partners play in its global growth strategy and in delivering its digital workforce security offering to organisations worldwide.
“Joining the KnowBe4 team at this critical point in the company’s growth is an incredible opportunity,” said Kurt Mills, newly appointed channel chief at KnowBe4. “I’ve built my career on creating focused, measurable, and engaged teams that drive mutual success for organizations and their partners. I am thrilled to team up with everyone at KnowBe4 to scale our partner programs, deepen our relationships across VARs, MSPs, SIs, distributors, and tech partners, and fuel our next phase of global growth.”
