Trend Micro elevates Sharda Tickoo to Country Manager for India & SAARC

Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro on Tuesday announced the elevation of Sharda Tickoo as the new Country Manager for India & SAARC. 

Tickoo has been an integral part of Trend Micro for the past 16 years, serving with steadfast dedication in the capacity of Director of Sales (large enterprises) and technical Leader for India and SAARC, besides holding other key positions.

In her new role, Tickoo will lead Trend Micro to drive innovation, customer engagement, and market expansion efforts at the country level. The appointment comes at a juncture, amidst the company’s sustained efforts to consolidate its position as a leading cybersecurity solution provider in an evolving threat landscape in the region. She will report directly to Dhanya Thakkar, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & US-AMEA Sales at Trend Micro. 

Thakkar said, “Sharda's elevation to the role of Country Manager will mark a seamless transition for Trend Micro's operations in India & SAARC. With her extensive experience as Technical and Sales Director, Sharda possesses a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Her ability to effectively communicate and advocate our technology makes her an invaluable asset.”  

“I am excited and look forward to the new responsibility to bring the top-of-the-line technology cybersecurity solutions to customers. By leveraging the deep expertise that Trend Micro’s technology has to offer, we expect to fulfill customer needs and deepen engagement to its full potential,” said Tickoo.

She further added, "Cybersecurity landscape in India & SAARC offers exciting opportunities, given our extended suite of products and services, the best still lies ahead of us & Trend Micro is deeply committed to addressing this opportunity." Before joining Trend Micro, Tickoo held various positions at organizations such as EY and Reliance. 

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