Verkada has appointed Boudewijn Pesch as vice president of Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) channel sales.

According to the announcement, Pesch will oversee Verkada’s channel strategy and partnerships across the JAPAC region, working to drive growth and expand the company’s presence in these markets.

“Boudewijn’s extensive experience and proven track record in the JAPAC region make him the ideal leader to further our mission of delivering integrated, privacy-respecting security solutions at scale,” said Eric Salava, chief revenue officer, Verkada. “His leadership will accelerate our efforts to strengthen channel relationships and bring our cutting-edge technology to even more organizations across JAPAC.”

Pesch joins Verkada with over 30 years of experience in sales and regional leadership roles. Most recently, he served as vice president of APAC at Axis Communications, where he reportedly rebuilt the company’s APAC organization to better serve partners and customers. Throughout his career, Verkada believes Pesch has demonstrated a commitment to driving growth through collaboration and building long-term partnerships in the region.

“I am honored to join Verkada and contribute to its growth in the JAPAC market,” said Pesch. “Verkada’s innovative approach to physical security and business analytics, combined with its dedication to privacy, presents a unique opportunity to transform how organizations understand and protect their communities. I look forward to working with our partners to bring Verkada’s solutions to more customers across the region.”