- Over 20 times of strong and stream sales experience
- Visited Cloudflare in Nov 2022, growing APAC’s consumer success group
Cloudflare, Inc., a leading connectivity cloud company, has appointed Goran Risticevic ( pic ) as vice president and managing director for Asia Pacific ( APAC ). He brings 20 years of experience in strong and network sales, as well as service, having worked at AWS, IBM, and NetApp. Since joining Cloudflare in November 2022, Risticevic has been expanding the User Success and Services group in the area. He is based in Sydney, Australia.
In 2010, shortly after launching, Cloudflare expanded its channel into Tokyo after almost 15 years of investment in APAC. Now, its global network spans more than 335 locations across 125 states, including 111 places in Asia Pacific.
” Asia Pacific is home to over 4.5 billion people—more than half the world population—and 66 % of them are online. It hosts some of the fastest-growing economies and is a gateway of technology, driving advancements in industries such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, and e-commerce, all of which require strong, smooth, and highly stable internet connectivity. With Risticevic’s authority, I am assured we will continue to help our customers remain protected and connected with people worldwide”, said Mark Anderson, president of earnings at Cloudflare.
Every day, millions of online challenges are blocked by Cloudflare. In Q4 2024 only, it blocked an average of 227 billion digital risks per day worldwide. According to Cloudflare’s Asia Pacific Cybersecurity Readiness Survey 2024, 47 % of respondents experienced more than 10 data breaches in 12 months, with 87 % indicating that AI has contributed to more frequent or sophisticated attacks.
” Asia Pacific’s growth prospects are incredible, fueled by quick business growth and an expanding website business. Nevertheless, this growth comes with significant cybersecurity challenges, as businesses may defend vast amounts of data, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats—all while striving for innovation and expansion. I’m excited to work with our partners to help our customers navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving threat landscape and lead a diverse team,” Risticevic said.