Brandon Bekker

Vice president – Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mimecast

According to a Mimecast report, UAE businesses witnessed unprecedented cybersecurity risks in 2020 as a result of growing attack volumes, digital transformation and inadequate cyber readiness and training. In charge of the cybersecurity firm’s regional operations, Brandon Bekker plays a key role in driving Mimecast’s continuous expansion across EMEA. Since joining the company in 2007, Bekker has handled a number of leadership positions. In his previous role as Mimecast’s MEA head, he oversaw business growth of more than 75 per cent in the region and also expanded the organisation by opening a Dubai office.