Richard Fortes

Richard Fortes is a seasoned sales leader with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as the Regional Sales Vice President for Latin America at WatchGuard Technologies since January 2014. Fortes has a proven track record of success, having been promoted from Regional Director and Regional Manager roles, and has played a key role in expanding operations and developing channel programs across multiple countries. Prior to their tenure at WatchGuard, Fortes held various positions, including Business Director at Allier Tecnologia, Pre-Sales Director at CLM Software, and Sales Account Manager at Arcon Managed Security Services. Fortes possesses a solid educational background, including an Executive Education program in Cybersecurity Strategies from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and holds multiple degrees in electronic engineering and security.