Zyxel Networks appoints Rachel Rothwell as Senior Director for Western Europe

Zyxel Networks appoints Rachel Rothwell to oversee operations in Western Europe, driving strategic growth with enhanced partner programs and advanced product lines.

  • Wednesday, 24th September 2025 Posted 6 months ago in by Aaron Sandhu

Zyxel Networks has appointed Rachel Rothwell as the new Senior Director, entrusting her with the responsibility for their operations across France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Ireland. Her appointment signifies a strategic reorganisation that aims to harmonise operations and prepare Zyxel Networks for its forthcoming evolution within the EMEA region.

Rothwell served as the Senior Regional Director for the UK&I for three years. Her experience with the company stretches back two decades, underscoring her depth of knowledge and commitment. Her career began as Regional Director – Southern Europe & UK and later transitioned to her recent role, demonstrating her sustained contribution to Zyxel Networks.

Zyxel Networks has significantly enhanced its brand presence through innovative partner programmes and expanded product lines. It includes a versatile range of multi-gigabit switches, WiFi access points, firewall appliances, and 5G/LTE routers. The company's proactive adaptation to market needs is visible in its robust managed services offerings, anchored by the acclaimed Nebula cloud management platform.

The brand's latest strides include the recent launch of USG FLEX H series firewalls, designed to bolster security management through unified threat management (UTM) and the Smart Sync capability.

The introduction of the Pay as You Go (PAYG) option for Nebula underscores Zyxel Networks' commitment to delivering flexibility and scalability to its partners. This new model empowers partners to seamlessly expand their business in collaboration with Zyxel Networks.

Zyxel Networks' partner programme remains a cornerstone of its strategy, incentivising partners for their efforts in growing managed services and boosting product and licence sales. The recent addition of WiFi 7 access points further showcases The company's expanding portfolio, comprising 13 devices that cater to diverse market demands.

Rachel Rothwell’s vision and experience position her as an ideal leader to navigate Zyxel Networks through this exciting phase of expansion within Western Europe.

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