Anthony Westacott
About Anthony Westacott
Anthony Westacott is the Distribution Sales Director at Barracuda Networks in the UKI, with over 16 years of experience in the Security & Data Protection marketplace.
Title and Current Role
Anthony Westacott is the Distribution Sales Director at Barracuda Networks, based in the UK and Ireland. He began his role in June 2022. Anthony has a profound understanding of the UK market, focusing on driving targeted vendor growth and implementing vendor launch plans. At Barracuda, his responsibilities involve assisting end-users with their security concerns and enhancing partner turnover.
Professional Experience at Barracuda Networks
Anthony has an extensive career at Barracuda Networks, having previously served as Channel Manager for a decade, from 2012 to 2022. His experience at Barracuda included managing relationships with partners, distributors, and end-users. His role was crucial in implementing company strategies to address security and data protection within the UK market.
Previous Roles in Technology Sector
Before his time at Barracuda, Anthony worked at various technology companies. He was the Business Manager - Sourcefire at Avnet Technology Solutions from 2010 to 2012, lasting two years. He also worked at Bell Microproducts for seven years as the Business Development Manager - Security from 2003 to 2010. His earlier roles include Channel Account Manager positions at Tekdata Interconnections Limited and Telemate.net, and Account Manager positions at Apogee Networks and Madge Networks.
Academic Background
Anthony Westacott studied at Bournemouth University, where he earned a BSc Hons in Information Systems Management from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he studied Management Information Systems, General at Corfe Hills School, completing his education with a BSc.
Specializations and Expertise
With over 16 years of experience in the Security & Data Protection marketplace, Anthony specializes in developing and executing vendor launch plans tailored for the UK market. His proficiency covers solving security concerns for end-users and significantly growing partner turnover. His career demonstrates comprehensive expertise in managing relationships with partners, distributors, and end-users of various sizes.