Trellix, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, has announced the appointment of Natalie Polson as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Polson will guide the company’s worldwide sales initiatives, shape strategic go-to-market approaches, and be instrumental in accelerating Trellix’s next wave of revenue expansion. She will also become part of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Vishal Rao.
This strategic appointment underscores Trellix’s commitment to delivering dynamic, intelligence-driven security platforms designed to adapt in real time to evolving threats—while also nurturing deep customer relationships and strengthening its global partner ecosystem.
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Bringing with her over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, Polson has a proven track record of leading major commercial growth initiatives across both publicly traded and private equity-backed enterprises in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT. Her arrival at Trellix aligns with the company’s mission to push innovation boundaries and enhance its market presence through its AI-powered Trellix Security Platform.
“Natalie brings outstanding global sales leadership to Trellix,” said CEO Vishal Rao. “Her ability to drive growth through a data-led and people-centric approach will be a valuable asset to our organization, customers, and partners. Her leadership will play a pivotal role in our continued transformation and market engagement.”
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Before joining Trellix, Polson held senior positions at technology giants such as IBM and Citrix. Most recently, she Managed as Global Senior VP at Cloud Software Group, where she led a $1 billion revenue segment following the $16.5 billion acquisition of Citrix in 2022. In that role, she successfully executed a large-scale global transformation, building and leading a high-performing multinational sales and channel team. Her efforts also included integrating marketing, product, and revenue strategies while expanding a partner network supporting over 35,000 organizations worldwide.
“Trellix has an exceptional platform and serves some of the world’s most critical institutions,” said Polson. “I see tremendous opportunity for growth and impact. I’m excited to engage with our teams, customers, and partners across the globe—listening, learning, and building lasting trust as we grow together.”
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Source: businesswire
