Mimecast opens its ASEAN HQ and appoints a new APAC leader to tackle AI-driven cyber risks and human risk management.
Mimecast has announced a major expansion of its Asia-Pacific presence with a new ASEAN regional headquarters, a forthcoming data centre in Singapore, and the appointment of Nicky Choo as Vice President and General Manager for APAC.
The company’s increased investment is aimed at supporting demand in a region that now accounts for around a quarter of the global cybersecurity market, driven by rapid digital transformation, cloud adoption, and increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled threats.
“Opening our regional HQ and forthcoming data center in Singapore, plus welcoming Nicky to lead APAC, are pivotal steps in our global growth strategy,” said Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Mimecast. “APAC organisations are operating at the forefront of AI adoption and digital transformation – and face an equally rapid evolution in data loss and cybersecurity threats.”
Choo, who has previously led APAC operations at Devo and held senior roles at Pegasystems and IBM, will be based in Singapore and oversee regional strategy, operations, and growth.
He said: “Organisations across APAC are facing relentless, novel AI-driven attacks. The stakes have never been higher, and only the right security infrastructure can truly keep businesses safe.”
Mimecast is positioning its platform to address rising “Shadow AI” risks, where unapproved tools may expose sensitive data. The company also plans to launch a fully managed data centre in Singapore, built on Amazon Web Services infrastructure, to help customers meet data residency and sovereignty requirements, including Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act.
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