Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the appointment of Ruma Balasubramanian as President for the Asia Pacific & Japan (APAC) region. Based in Singapore, Balasubramanian will lead the company's overall business across the APAC region. Her role involves close collaboration with teams from sales, marketing, product engineering, and customer success. She succeeds Sharat Sinha, who departed earlier this year to assume another role in the industry.

Balasubramanian brings extensive experience in cloud and digital transformation to her new position. Her previous leadership roles include managing high-growth segments across APAC at Google Cloud and serving as Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer for Cisco's Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China business. She has also held key positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services, AT Kearney, and IBM. This diverse background equips her with the expertise necessary to drive Check Point's growth through strategic partnerships and AI-powered security solutions.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Balasubramanian is passionate about building inclusive teams and empowering women in technology fields. She also serves as an Independent Director for RightShip, an ESG-focused digital maritime platform, where she chairs the Digital Transformation and Cyber Security Committee. Her role there further highlights her commitment to advancing cyber security and digital transformation initiatives.

"I'm thrilled to join Check Point at this critical time," Balasubramanian said. "As cyber threats become more sophisticated, it's crucial for organisations to partner with a cyber security leader that enables them to securely scale through AI, data, and cloud. Check Point's prevention-first approach and 3Cs framework—comprehensive, collaborative, and consolidated security—demonstrate our commitment to innovation and trust."

Sherif Seddik, President of International Sales, expressed optimism about Balasubramanian's appointment. "We are excited to welcome Ruma to our management team. 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."

Check Point Software Technologies is recognised for its AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security solutions. The company aims to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform. This platform includes various technologies such as Check Point Harmony for securing the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard for securing the cloud, Check Point Quantum for network security, and Check Point Infinity Core Services for collaborative security operations and services.

The appointment of Ruma Balasubramanian is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Check Point's presence in the APAC region and to continue its mission of providing cutting-edge cyber security solutions tailored to the diverse needs of its customers.