Coro selects Joe Sykora as its new CEO

Former global channel chief takes the lead at SMB cyber firm.

Joe Sykora has been promoted to CEO at cybersecurity firm Coro, as the company continues its expansion in the APAC region.

Former CEO and co-founder Guy Moskowitz has stepped down with 11 years running the company under his belt.

He will now step into the role of president. In a LinkedIn post, Moskowitz, explained his decision saying: “The decision was made wholeheartedly (with an incredible amount of strong coffee for many, many nights).

“After deep discussions with my co-founders, who have been partners in both spreadsheets and glory moments of achievements, and with our investors and advisors, who have stood by us through both good and bad times.”

Coro recently entered the Australian market built with SMBs in mind, it is a 100 percent channel platform.

Speaking to CRN Australia, Sykora said, “I am excited with the opportunity for partners in region to be able to offer a complete Cybersecurity platform purpose built for the SME since this is a majority of the market space.

“This is the platform end users in the space have been waiting for at a cost that is affordable for them.”

Sykora’s appointment further solidifies Coro’s focus into the region, with him recently present for the Australia launch.

He has a 29-year background in cybersecurity, having worked at notable companies including Fortinet, Bitdefender and Proofpoint.

Channels and MSP is in his DNA having owned two solution provider companies, Interspace Computers and Fortress Network Security before embarking into the vendor space.

Moskowitz said with their momentum rapidly building and global opportunities ahead, it was the “right time” to hand the reins to Sykora.

“When we recruited Sykora earlier this year, it was clear he’s a proven leader, a channel champion, and exactly the right person to lead Coro into our next phase of expansion,” he said.

“His appointment as CEO reinforces our unwavering commitment to a 100 percent channel-first strategy."

Demetrios Georgiou, regional vice president of sales APJ, at Coro said, “On the back of Coro’s launch in Australia, and the interest generated our next stop of expansion into APJ is New Zealand, with a planned launch with Bluechip Infotech in August.

“New Zealand and Australia are a focus market for Coro with more than 54 percent of our GDP resulting from the SMB segment.”

He said the company remains steadfast in its dedication to being a 100 percent channel company.

“As CEO, Joe Sykora will continue to uphold this core principle, ensuring Coro provides a top-rated cybersecurity platform that innovates and delivers precisely what partners need,” he ended.