Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks has announced the appointment of Peter Alexander as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

Peter Alexander joins Barracuda Networks with more than 25 years of experience working in the technology sector at companies such as Fastly, Check Point, Harmonic, and Cisco. In his role as Chief Marketing Officer, Alexander will be responsible for scaling the company's market growth strategy and execution.

Hatem Naguib, Chief Executive Officer of Barracuda Networks, commented on the recent appointment, saying, "Peter joins Barracuda at a pivotal time as we accelerate growth to meet increasing demand for our comprehensive cybersecurity platform."

Alexander's notable professional history includes a tenure as Chief Marketing Officer at Fastly, where he played a crucial role in shaping the company's marketing strategy, driving brand awareness, and enhancing customer engagement. Prior to his role at Fastly, Alexander served as CMO at Check Point, where his efforts in demand generation, branding, and evolving market strategies were distinctly noted.

Discussing the impact of Alexander's experience, Hatem Naguib further added, "His proven track record of building strong, impactful brands and extensive experience in the technology sector make him the ideal leader to help elevate our marketing strategy and expand Barracuda's worldwide market presence. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and deliver industry-leading solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use."

As Alexander assumes his new role at Barracuda Networks, he expressed optimism about the opportunities ahead. "Barracuda has an incredible opportunity to raise the industry standard for cybersecurity resiliency for companies of all sizes," Alexander said. "With its innovative platform of solutions, mission to be easy to buy, deploy and use, and unwavering commitment to protecting businesses, I'm excited to join this world-class team and help amplify the company's impact as we continue to drive growth and deliver exceptional value to our customers."

Peter Alexander's experience also includes his tenure as Vice President of Worldwide Field Marketing at Cisco, where he honed his skills in guiding global marketing efforts in the tech industry.

With Alexander at the helm of its marketing operations, Barracuda Networks aims to reinforce its market presence and meet the growing demand for cybersecurity solutions amid evolving digital threats. The company remains committed to protecting email, data, applications, and networks with its range of solutions, as it seeks to strengthen cyber resilience across various platforms.