Ping Identity has announced the appointment of Graeme Ventris as the new Regional Vice President (RVP) for EMEA Channel and Alliances.
In his role, Ventris will spearhead Ping Identity's strategy for channels and alliances across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as the demand for secure digital identity solutions continues to expand across these regions.
Professional Background
With a background specializing in partner sales, enablement, and AI-led innovation, Ventris comes with a wealth of experience. He is recognized for building high-performing partner teams within the enterprise software industry.
Ventris will lead partner strategy to deliver Ping Identity’s digital identity platform to large enterprisesHis expertise in forming strategic partnerships and driving revenue through indirect sales channels will be crucial in enhancing Ping Identity's market presence and strengthening connections with essential partners throughout EMEA.
Paul Inglis, General Manager for EMEA at Ping Identity, expressed enthusiasm about Ventris joining the team, saying, “We are delighted to welcome Graeme to our leadership team. His deep understanding of the channel landscape and his ability to build sustainable, mutually beneficial partner ecosystems make him the ideal leader to drive our EMEA strategy forward. As organizations across the region navigate increasingly sophisticated digital identity challenges, including those accelerated by AI-driven risks, our partners play a vital role in delivering the trust and security our customers require.”
Role and Responsibilities
In his new capacity, Ventris will be tasked with developing and executing the partner strategy to ensure that Ping Identity's channel partners are fully equipped to offer the company's digital identity platform to large enterprise clients. His efforts will concentrate on enhancing the cooperation between businesses to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, all while simplifying identity management and security requirements.
Expressing his excitement for the role, Graeme Ventris stated, “I am excited to join Ping Identity at such a pivotal time. Customers don’t adopt identity in isolation. They rely on trusted partners to design, deploy, and scale it effectively. Across EMEA, our focus is empowering those partners to lead with identity at the center of digital transformation, particularly as AI-driven risks reshape the security landscape.”
Previous Experience
Before joining Ping Identity, Ventris was with WalkMe, a digital adoption platform, where he served as VP EMEA/MEE Alliances and Channels. At WalkMe, he led efforts to align the company's global strategies into a cohesive alliances methodology, establishing a strong foundation for his new endeavors with Ping Identity.
