Acronis Strengthens Cybersecurity Leadership with New CISO Appointment

Acronis, a global cybersecurity and data protection company, has announced the appointment of Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this pivotal role, Beuchelt will oversee the execution of Acronis’ global information security strategy, focusing on the protection of the company’s systems, technologies, and data while advancing its mission to secure all applications and systems worldwide.

As a key executive in charge of security, Beuchelt will lead a global team of IT, security, and compliance professionals. He will also manage corporate IT infrastructure, including help desk operations, network and server management, and more. Additionally, Beuchelt will strengthen Acronis’ presence in the cybersecurity community, supporting the growth of research, threat intelligence, and new reports from the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU).

Commenting on his new role, Beuchelt said, “Acronis’ wide-ranging product capabilities and global impact are incredibly exciting. I’m particularly inspired by the company’s commitment to providing scalable and accessible security solutions for service providers, enterprises, SMBs, and individual users. My focus will be on continuously improving Acronis’ security posture to combat the evolving threat landscape. Through our work with Acronis TRU, we will drive research-backed initiatives that enhance our ability to protect against modern threats and help businesses thrive.”

With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity leadership, Beuchelt most recently served as Chief Information Security Officer at Sprinklr Inc., following roles at LogMeIn, Demandware (acquired by Salesforce), and The MITRE Corporation. His background also includes significant involvement with the Boston Chapter of Infragard and the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Ezequiel Steiner, CEO of Acronis, expressed enthusiasm over Beuchelt’s appointment, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Gerald to Acronis as our new CISO. His expertise and forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity will be instrumental in advancing our mission to protect all data, applications, and systems globally. Gerald will play a key role in ensuring our customers and partners benefit from Acronis’ integrated solutions, which simplify complex security challenges while offering unmatched performance.”

Beuchelt’s leadership is set to further Acronis’ position as a leader in cybersecurity, continuing the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge security solutions.