Global firm BT Security has appointed Juni Yan, former F5 Networks managing director for Hong Kong and Taiwan, as vice-president for security in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
In her new role, Yan will be tasked with leading all aspects of BT Security's cyber security business in the region, covering the overall regional strategy, as well as the end-to-end execution capability.
She will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Mark Hughes, CEO of BT Security.
In AMEA and globally, BT Security delivers managed security services, threat intelligence analysis and management, and consultancy services to help customers protect their organisations from the growing threats of cyber attacks.
Yan describes herself as a business leader with a "strong strategic mind-set, analytical skills, articulation capability and business acumen". She holds a two Masters degrees from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Master of Science in financial analysis as well as a Master of Science in information systems management.
Her undergraduate degree is from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, with majors in economics and business administration.
"I am delighted to join BT to lead the AMEA security team. Security is a very fast-moving market and companies have to remain alert to stay ahead of the game. I look forward to working with BT's talented, dynamic team that works around the clock to keep our assets, our business and our customers safe," says Yan.
Prior to F5, Yan worked at Oracle for over 15 years, holding a number of sales leadership positions, including general manager for the software-as-a-service business in Greater China.
Kevin Taylor, president of AMEA, says the company is delighted to have her as part of the team. "Yan's outstanding credentials in building high-performing sales organisations will help us realise our growth ambitions in AMEA. The breadth and depth of her experience in the IT and telecoms industry will be an indispensable asset to our multifaceted regional operations."
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