Acronis welcomes Jo Holliday as new general manager for UK & Ireland

Acronis appoints Jo Holliday to lead their UKI operations, focusing on growth and partnership strength.

Acronis, a provider of cybersecurity and data protection solutions, has recently announced the appointment of Jo Holliday as the General Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland (UKI). In her new role, Holliday is set to lead the company's operations, prioritising regional growth and market expansion via a partner-first approach.

Jo has 28 years of experience in leadership roles spanning software sales, channel development, and go-to-market strategies. Her tenure includes positions that encompass revenue ownership, global sales headship, and channel strategy development. A key focus of her career has been the cultivation of scalable partner ecosystems, the enhancement of commercial operations, and the delivery of growth across various international markets.

Jo Holliday expressed her enthusiasm, stating her eagerness to lead the team and collaborate closely with a partner community dedicated to safeguarding businesses amid an increasingly intricate cyber environment.

Ronan McCurtin, from Acronis, highlighted the significance of the UKI region for the company and praised Jo's experience across channel strategy, revenue leadership, and team development. Her approach, centred on partnerships, aims to strengthen Acronis' momentum by enhancing collaboration with MSPs, service providers, and other partners throughout the UK and Ireland.
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