Sophos has tapped Darren Barker as RVP of Sales for Northern Europe to lead its MDR/IR services and portfolio of security solutions in the UK&I and the Nordics.

Barker has gained 30 years of sales experience from Hitachi, EMC, and Fujitsu and has built and managed Tanium's mid-market business division.

Gerard Allison, SVP of Sales EMEA at Sophos, said: “Sophos’ team of experts and our complete portfolio of advanced security solutions, coupled with Darren’s sales expertise, will ensure our partners are best equipped to protect their customers.”

Barker said: “With an impressive sales team and vast partner network in the region, supported by distributors, I aim to help drive new revenue streams with security services and solutions that organisations need to defend against advanced threats.”