Cybersecurity giant Sophos has named Malis Selamat as managing director for ASEAN, Greater China, and Korea to drive regional growth and deepen partner engagement. With over 25 years of enterprise tech leadership, Selamat brings proven expertise to bolster Sophos’ market position and combat evolving cyber threats.
MALAYSIA, 18 April 2025 – Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity solutions, has appointed Malis Selamat as the new managing director for ASEAN, Greater China, and Korea. This strategic move aims to accelerate the company’s growth across key Asian markets and strengthen its partner-driven approach in tackling the region’s increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Selamat brings deep expertise in enterprise technology, sales leadership, and channel development. She is tasked with expanding Sophos’ regional market presence, enhancing enterprise adoption, and leading corporate sales initiatives to deliver top-tier cybersecurity solutions.
Before joining Sophos, Selamat held several senior positions at leading tech firms, most recently serving as head of corporate sales for Southeast Asia and country manager for the Philippines and Vietnam at Google. Her resume also includes leadership roles at VMware, McAfee, Citrix, and Qlik, where she successfully scaled enterprise and mid-market strategies while building strong partner ecosystems.
“I am excited to join Sophos at such a pivotal time in the cybersecurity industry,” said Selamat. “As threats become more complex and widespread, businesses need intelligent, adaptive solutions. I look forward to collaborating with our team and partners to empower organizations with robust protection.”
Gavin Struthers, senior vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan at Sophos, welcomed the appointment, stating, “Malis’ exceptional track record in advancing cybersecurity resilience and digital transformation makes her a vital asset. Her leadership will fuel our continued growth and reinforce Sophos’ leadership across the region.”
