Harm Van Koppen
About Harm Van Koppen
Harm Van Koppen is a Channel Account Manager EMEA at SANS Institute, focusing on aligning security awareness products with IT security partners' goals. He has over a decade of experience in account management and channel partnerships across various companies in the IT security sector.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Harm Van Koppen serves as the Channel Account Manager EMEA at SANS Institute since 2022. In this role, he focuses on aligning SANS Security Awareness products with the objectives of IT security partners. He collaborates closely with these partners to develop strategies that enhance organizational impact during client engagements. His work emphasizes the significance of workforce readiness in mitigating risks associated with IT security breaches caused by human error.
Previous Experience at F-Secure Corporation
Prior to his current position, Harm Van Koppen worked at F-Secure Corporation as a Senior Partner Manager from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure in Hilversum, Provincie Noord-Holland, Nederland, he was responsible for managing partner relationships and driving business growth within the region.
Career Background in IT Security
Harm Van Koppen has extensive experience in the IT security sector. He worked at Sophos as a Distribution Channel Manager for the Benelux region from 2012 to 2020. His role involved managing distribution channels and fostering partnerships to enhance market presence. Additionally, he held the position of Account Manager at Van Dinther The Document Company from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Harm Van Koppen has a diverse educational background. He studied at Vrije School from 1985 to 1991 and continued his education at Montessori from 1991 to 1993. He achieved his HAVO at Dongemond College from 1993 to 1999. He later pursued higher education at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, where he completed a Bachelor's degree in Opleiding voor Bedrijfskader from 2000 to 2002.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in IT security, Harm Van Koppen worked as an Intercedent at Randstad from 2007 to 2010. He also served as a Reporting Specialist at Fleet Logistics from 2005 to 2007. These positions contributed to his understanding of business operations and partner management.