Veteran
channel executive brings more than 25 years of experience to accelerate global
revenue growth and strengthen Acronis' MSP partner ecosystem
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – November 3,
2026 -- Acronis, a global provider of
an AI-native cyber platform for MSPs and IT
departments today announced the
appointment of HoJin Kim as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, HoJin
will lead Acronis' global sales and go-to-market organization, with a focus on
accelerating revenue growth, strengthening partner relationships, and expanding
opportunities for managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide.
“HoJin's extensive
channel expertise and proven ability to drive growth through partner ecosystems
make him a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Prakash Panjwani, CEO
of Acronis. “As we continue to expand our global footprint and strengthen our
position in the MSP market, his experience in scaling sales organizations,
deepening partner engagement, and driving cybersecurity adoption will be
instrumental in accelerating our next phase of growth.”
Acronis Appoints HoJin Kim as Chief Revenue Officer
HoJin brings more than
25 years of experience leading global and regional IT channel organizations,
with deep expertise in cybersecurity, partner strategy, and driving growth
through the channel. His appointment reinforces Acronis' commitment to its
partner-first strategy and to building a scalable, high-performing global sales
organization.
Most recently, HoJin
served as Chief Revenue Officer at WatchGuard Technologies, where he led the
company's global sales and channel organization. During his tenure, he focused
on expanding the adoption of endpoint detection and response (EDR) and managed
detection and response (MDR) services across MSPs, while driving network
security sales and encouraging partners to leverage WatchGuard's Unified
Security Platform.
“I'm excited to join
Acronis and work with a company that puts partners and customers at the center
of its strategy,” said HoJin Kim. “Acronis has a compelling opportunity to help
MSPs grow their businesses while enabling corporate customers to address
increasingly complex cybersecurity and data protection challenges. I look
forward to working with the global team to expand market opportunities,
strengthen execution, and drive long-term growth across both our partner and
corporate businesses.”
Prior to WatchGuard,
HoJin served as Chief Revenue Officer at The Channel Company, where he was
responsible for driving revenue growth and executing the company's long-term
strategy. He previously held senior global channel leadership positions at
SonicWall, Samsung, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, as well as regional partner
management roles at Juniper Networks and IBM. Throughout his career, HoJin has
developed and executed channel strategies designed to strengthen partner
relationships, expand market reach, and deliver sustainable business growth.
For more information about Acronis’
leadership team, visit: https://www.acronis.com/en/company/leadership/
About Acronis:
Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.