Andre Labuschagne
About Andre Labuschagne
Andre Labuschagne serves as the FS Vertical Lead UK & Globals at Trellix, where he focuses on cybersecurity solutions for the financial services sector. His career spans various roles in technical and managerial positions across multiple companies, including McAfee and Dimension Data, highlighting his expertise in account management and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Trellix
Andre Labuschagne currently serves as the FS Vertical Lead UK & Globals at Trellix, a position he has held since 2023. Based in the London Area, United Kingdom, he focuses on leading vertical markets within the financial services sector. His role involves addressing cybersecurity challenges and developing strategies tailored to the needs of clients in the UK and global regions.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Andre Labuschagne has extensive experience in cybersecurity and account management. He worked at McAfee as a Global Account Manager from 2018 to 2022 and as a Territory Account Manager from 2015 to 2018, both roles based in the United Kingdom and Cape Town Area, South Africa, respectively. He also served as a Global Account Manager at Skyhigh Security for one year from 2022 to 2023. His background includes a position as a Security Solution Architect at Dimension Data in South Africa.
Technical Background and Early Career
Andre Labuschagne began his career in technical roles, including a position as a Computer/Network Technician at Royal Grammar School Guildford in 2005. He also worked as a Network Engineer at Business Connexion from 2012 to 2013 and completed an A-NCE assessment at Cisco Systems in 2012. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later managerial roles in cybersecurity.
Education and Qualifications
Andre Labuschagne studied at Nelson Mandela University, where he earned a Diploma in Information Technology in Computer Networking from 2006 to 2008 and a B-Tech in Information Technology from 2006 to 2009. His educational background supports his technical expertise and career in cybersecurity and account management.
Career Development and Skills
Andre Labuschagne's career trajectory reflects a blend of technical and managerial positions, showcasing a broad skill set in cybersecurity and account management. His experience includes leading vertical markets in the UK and globally, with a strong focus on solving cyber problems specifically in the financial services sector.