Keepit, a cloud data protection specialist, has appointed Thomas McCrory as Vice President of Sales for the Americas. In his new role, McCrory will oversee regional growth, focusing on educating organizations about the critical importance of protected and recoverable data as a foundation for AI strategies.
Strategic Expansion in the Americas
The appointment comes as Keepit prepares for expansion in the Americas, addressing growing reliance on SaaS applications and increasing AI data demands. As data volumes and operational risks rise, the emphasis is shifting toward comprehensive data protection strategies.
Thomas McCrory commented on the role of AI in transforming organizational data management strategies. "The rise of agentic AI is fundamentally changing how organizations think about their data—how they use it and how they protect it. What drew me to Keepit was its unique approach: a purpose-built, vendor-independent cloud with the data sovereignty and immutability that AI deployments require," he stated. McCrory aims to leverage Keepit’s robust market presence in the USA to enhance awareness of its data solutions.
Extensive Industry Experience
McCrory brings over 25 years of experience in leading enterprise software sales teams
McCrory brings over 25 years of experience in leading enterprise software sales teams. He most recently served as VP of Americas Sales at DataRobot and held the position of Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Incorta. His earlier tenure at Alteryx involved building and scaling multiple enterprise sales teams.
Joining Keepit during a phase of significant American market growth, McCrory is renowned for his service-oriented leadership and his commitment to developing high-performance teams.
Commitment to Data Integrity
James Dwyer, Chief Revenue Officer at Keepit, remarked on McCrory’s appointment: "Data is every company's lifeline. Keepit is working to make sure every organization has a reliable source of truth to depend on as they build AI into their operations. Tom is exactly the kind of leader we need to accelerate growth in the Americas." Dwyer highlighted McCrory's alignment with Keepit’s people-first approach and his ability to navigate complex markets.
