BeyondTrust Names Jim Ortbals as SVP of Global Partner Ecosystems

BeyondTrust, the global cybersecurity leader safeguarding Paths to Privilege™, has announced the appointment of Jim Ortbals as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Ecosystems. With over 25 years of channel leadership experience at tech giants including Cisco, VMware, Zscaler, and Deep Instinct, Ortbals is recognized for building high-performing ecosystems that deliver tangible results.

“Jim’s proven ability to empower partners and drive business growth makes him an ideal leader to take BeyondTrust’s partner ecosystem to the next level,” said Brent Thurrell, Chief Revenue Officer at BeyondTrust. “His visionary approach to building collaborative alliances and supporting programs aligns perfectly with our mission to protect Paths to Privilege for our customers and partners worldwide.”

In his new role, Ortbals will lead BeyondTrust’s global channel strategy, with a focus on expanding market share through the company’s growing global partner ecosystem. The company remains dedicated to advancing channel momentum by enhancing partner engagement and enablement, leveraging intellectual property, and offering strategic and financial support. These initiatives are central to BeyondTrust’s world-class channel framework and its commitment to partner success.

“My channel philosophy is to help partners develop innovative and disruptive solutions, building upon world-class technology with their own unique capabilities to deliver transformative outcomes to our joint customers,” said Ortbals. “I’m excited to join the BeyondTrust team and look forward to working closely with our partners to drive meaningful growth and shared success.”

BeyondTrust’s appointment of Ortbals underscores its dedication to fostering a collaborative and results-driven partner ecosystem, further solidifying its position as a global cybersecurity leader.