Rainer Witzgall

Rainer Witzgall brings over 15 years of expertise in Cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management to his role as the global Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Veridium. He leads the customer-facing organization with a focus on driving growth and ensuring client satisfaction. Rainer's extensive knowledge of emerging Cybersecurity vendors in the US, Israel, and EMEA, coupled with his strong connections to venture capitalists specializing in Cybersecurity, positions him as a key influencer in the industry.

Rainer has a profound understanding of the impact of AI on identity threats and the ways AI can enhance defenders' detection capabilities. His continuous engagement with potential buyers of Cybersecurity solutions allows him to bridge the gap between vendor offerings and customer needs effectively. His areas of expertise span network security, cloud security, intelligence feeds, and IoT security. He has successfully developed multiple marketing and go-to-market strategies for innovative Cybersecurity vendors.

Before joining Veridium, Rainer was the Executive Vice President at Avira, the largest German Cybersecurity company, acquired by NortonLifeLock. His career includes significant roles at international software companies such as Rational Software (acquired by IBM for $2.1 billion) and Matra Datavision (acquired by Dassault Systems), as well as various start-ups. In these roles, he led customer-facing teams including Sales, Marketing, Consulting, and Customer Success. Rainer holds an honors degree in engineering and has furthered his education at the St. Gallen Business School.