The Kudelski Group has appointed Jacques Boschung head of its cybersecurity division Kudelski Security, effective January 1, 2023.
Currently senior VP and general manager of Kudelski Security for the EMEA region, Boschung will succeed Andrew Howard, who after a transition period will leave the group to pursue other interests.
Boschung will work closely with André Kudelski, CEO of the group, and will be responsible for ensuring profitable growth and further international expansion of Kudelski Security, focusing on the priorities and agility of the organisation.
He has more than 25 years of management experience in Switzerland and the US in the information technology industry, working with companies such as Compaq, EMC, Dell and Inovalon, a data analytics provider for the healthcare industry.
Commenting on the development, Kudelski said: “We would like to thank Andrew Howard for his contributions to the growth and expansion of Kudelski Security’s high value-added activities.
“As we look to accelerate this growth into 2023, Jacques Boschung has the right profile to ensure the sustainable and profitable growth of the business”.
Boschung added: “Since starting at Kudelski Security, I have been impressed by the quality of the people and their know-how. I see great potential for business development, particularly in the high value-added areas, in an environment where cyber threats are increasing significantly”.