Ontinue Taps Secureworks Veteran as CRO to Drive Global Expansion
Event summary
- Ontinue appoints Simon Godfrey as Chief Revenue Officer, based in London, to lead global revenue strategy.
- Godfrey brings 25+ years of cybersecurity experience, including nearly a decade at Secureworks leading EMEA sales.
- Appointment follows Ontinue's relocation of headquarters to Zurich and the hiring of Moritz Mann as CEO.
- Ontinue targets growth in US, UKI, DACH, and NGO markets with AI-powered MXDR platform and Microsoft security expertise.
The big picture
Ontinue's strategic moves—relocating to Zurich, hiring a seasoned CRO, and doubling down on AI-powered security services—reflect a broader industry shift toward proactive, automated threat detection. The company is positioning itself as a challenger to established managed security providers by combining deep Microsoft expertise with a hybrid approach to security operations. With cybersecurity spending expected to grow, Ontinue's ability to scale its platform globally will determine its long-term viability against larger competitors.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Godfrey can translate his Secureworks experience into scaling Ontinue's global footprint.
- Market Differentiation
- How Ontinue's AI-human hybrid model will compete against traditional SOC providers.
- Geographic Expansion
- The pace at which Ontinue can establish itself as a major player in the DACH and NGO markets.
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