Chris Whitley

Head of Channels - EMEA at Avanan

Chris Whitley has a comprehensive work experience spanning over 16 years. Chris has held various roles in different companies, with a focus on channel sales and business development in the technology industry.

Their most recent position is with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, where they serve as the Email Security Channel Lead for EMEA since June 2022.

Prior to that, Chris was the Head of Channels for EMEA at Avanan, a company they joined in May 2022.

From 2021 to 2022, they worked as the Channel Sales Director for Europe & U.K. at IRONSCALES.

Chris spent a significant portion of their career at Nuvias UK as a Business Manager for Knowbe4 from 2015 to 2021.

Chris also served as a Business Development Manager at Prodec Networks from 2011 to 2014, and as a Senior Business Manager at Upgrade Options Ltd from 2007 to 2011.

Chris started their career at Data Systems (Computers) Ltd in 2005 as a New Business Development and Account Manager.

Throughout their career, Chris has demonstrated expertise in channel sales and business development, contributing to the growth and success of the organizations they have worked for.

Chris Whitley attended Bournemouth University where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA degree. Chris then studied at the IISP in 2018, specializing in ISO 17024 and obtaining the GDPR Foundation & Practitioner certification. Whitley also attended Farnborough College of Technology, majoring in Business Management with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations.

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Timeline

  • Head of Channels - EMEA

    May 1, 2022 - present

  • Email Security Sales Manager - EMEA

    June, 2022