Matthias Canisius
About Matthias Canisius
Matthias Canisius is the Regional Director Germany at SentinelOne, with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry and a background in sales and management roles at various technology companies.
Current Role at SentinelOne
Matthias Canisius is currently serving as the Regional Director Germany at SentinelOne, operating from Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He started this role in February 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing regional operations and leading strategies to drive market penetration and growth.
Previous Role at SentinelOne
Before his current role, Matthias Canisius served as the Regional Director Central and Eastern Europe at SentinelOne from 2018 to 2022. Over these four years, he played a crucial role in expanding SentinelOne's footprint and driving sales within the Central and Eastern European markets.
Career at Palo Alto Networks
Matthias Canisius worked at Palo Alto Networks for six years in two different roles. First, he served as the Regional Sales Manager from 2010 to 2013, followed by the position of Sales Director Enterprise from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to developing and implementing strategic sales initiatives within the enterprise sector.
Early Career in Cybersecurity
Matthias Canisius began his career in the cybersecurity industry with roles that include Channel Manager Germany at Check Point Software Technologies from 2000 to 2003, Distribution Manager CEUR at Juniper Networks from 2004 to 2006, and Major Account Manager at F5 Networks from 2006 to 2009. These positions laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in cybersecurity and sales.
Educational Background
Matthias Canisius studied at Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie in Koblenz from 1996 to 1999. His education provided him with a solid grounding in business and administration, which has been instrumental in his professional development and success in the cybersecurity industry.