Craig Katz
About Craig Katz
Craig Katz serves as the Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand at Daon, bringing over a decade of experience in sales and channel management across various sectors. His background includes leadership roles at several technology companies and military service in communications.
Current Role at Daon
Craig Katz serves as the Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand at Daon, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the region. His responsibilities include managing client relationships and driving business growth in identity security solutions.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity Sales
Prior to his current role, Craig Katz held several positions in the cybersecurity sector. He worked as Sales Director at SecureAuth Corporation from 2018 to 2019, focusing on identity security automation. Before that, he was the Director of Security Solutions at Vectra Corporation from 2017 to 2018, where he was involved in cybersecurity strategy in Sydney, Australia. His experience includes a tenure at Centrify Corporation as Sales Director from 2015 to 2017.
Military Background
Craig Katz has a background in military service, having served in the United States Marine Corps Special Operations from 1993 to 1997. During this time, he was involved in communications, gaining valuable skills that have contributed to his professional career in technology and cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Craig Katz studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). He also studied at ISACA, enhancing his knowledge in cybersecurity. He possesses a detailed operational understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape and the application of mitigation strategies.
Sales and Channel Management Experience
With over 10 years of experience in sales and channel management, Craig Katz has focused on sectors such as banking, logistics, mining, and industrial solutions. His career includes a role as Partner Extranet Manager at Compaq Computers from 1997 to 2001, where he developed skills in managing partnerships and sales strategies.