Check Point Software Technologies has appointed Ruma Balasubramanian as President of the Asia Pacific and Japan (APAC) region. Balasubramanian succeeds Sharat Sinha, who left earlier this year to take on another role in the industry.
Balasubramanian will lead Check Point’s overall business across APAC, collaborating with sales, marketing, product engineering, and customer success teams. Check Point says Balasubramanian will grow the company through strategic partnerships and innovative, AI-powered security solutions.
Balasubramanian’s recent roles include stints at Google Cloud, where she managed high-growth segments across APAC, and a tenure as Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer for Cisco’s Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China business. Her global background includes key roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services, AT Kearney, and IBM.
Balasubramanian also serves as an Independent Director for RightShip, an ESG-focused digital maritime platform, where she chairs the Digital Transformation and Cyber Security Committee.
“We are excited to welcome Ruma to our management team,” said Check Points Sherif Seddik. “Her experience in customer transformation and partner development makes her the ideal leader for our growing business in APAC as cyber security demand continues to expand. We are appreciative of Sharat’s contributions to our APAC business and wish him the best. We look forward to Ruma taking us to our next level of growth.”
