Michael Canavan
About Michael Canavan
Michael Canavan serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at TuxCare and CloudLinux, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Kaspersky Lab, CDW, and Trend Micro. He specializes in business process optimization and client relationship management, leveraging his diverse background in sales engineering and executive leadership.
Current Role at CloudLinux
Michael Canavan serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at CloudLinux, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue growth and overseeing sales strategies. His leadership is focused on enhancing client relationships and optimizing business processes to support the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Kaspersky Lab
Prior to his current role, Michael Canavan worked at Kaspersky Lab from 2010 to 2017. He held multiple positions, including Vice President of Pre-sales Systems Engineering for North America for six years and Senior Vice President of B2B Sales for six months. His tenure at Kaspersky Lab contributed to his expertise in sales engineering and client engagement.
Professional Background in Cybersecurity
Michael Canavan has extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector, having worked at Trend Micro in various roles from 2005 to 2010 and from 2008 to 2010. His positions included Sr. Systems Engineer, Manager of Endpoint Sales Engineering, and Enterprise Endpoint Security Specialist. This background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation and sales acumen.
Education and Academic Achievements
Michael Canavan studied at Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 1999 to 2002. He also attended the Purdue University Daniels School of Business, completing an Applied Management Program in 2011. His educational background supports his proficiency in business and management.
Leadership and Sales Expertise
Michael Canavan possesses strong leadership skills and expertise in structuring, managing, and negotiating agreements. His diverse channel experience allows him to thrive in both public and private sector environments. Known for his role as a technical evangelist, he enhances client relationship management and solution selling.