Acronis names former WatchGuard chief Prakash Panjwani CEO

Data protection and cybersecurity vendor Acronis has appointed Prakash Panjwani CEO, effective immediately, succeeding Jan-Jaap Jager. Panjwani previously ran WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. (Acronis press release; IT Brief UK)

Acronis says it serves more than 21,000 service providers. Panjwani will focus on its managed service provider channel. Jager remains a shareholder. (Acronis press release; IT Brief UK)