A pioneer and leader in security research and solutions, Positive Technologies, today announced that Roy Duckles has joined its International team heading up the business development area covering the EMEA region. He brings more than 20 years of experience of the IT and security sectors and will lead the growth of the business development unit from its International headquarters in London, UK.

“Roy is a proven industry executive and we’re very fortunate to have him join us at this time of aggressive international expansion,” commented Daniel Tara, VP International Sales, ”He has the management skills, security specific background and region specific experience to grow Positive Technologies share of the European, African, and Middle Eastern markets.”

Mr. Duckles, VP Business Development EMEA for Positive Technologies, has previously implemented very successful channel partner programs across EMEA for both Lieberman Software and Tripwire working with key distributors, resellers and technology partners and previous to this was with WIPRO’s technical Infrastructure Services. He also worked with ArcSight (bought over by HP) as channel manager for Northern Europe.

"I'm delighted to join a company that has established reputation as an innovator and technology leader in the cybersecurity area," enthused Roy Duckles, "Positive Technologies is well positioned in the market and with additional business and technical resources now being made available the speed in which we can introduce our suite of new and highly innovative products and services will enable it to capitalize on this current position in both current and new geographic markets.”