Verkada, a leader in cloud-based physical security, has named Marc Peston as its General Manager for Northern Europe. Peston will be in charge of the business's go-to-market activities and sales in the Baltics, the Nordics, and Benelux. This appointment coincides with Verkada's notable expansion in Europe, where reservations have increased by more than 360% in the last 12 months. More than 28,000 enterprises across 85 countries use Verkada's complete platform, which includes video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace solutions, and intercoms. Verkada's solutions, which are used by well-known companies like Canada Goose and Rapha Racing, aim to put user privacy and ease of use first while guaranteeing increased safety and control.
Peston brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having spent nearly a decade at Qualtrics in senior sales and operational leadership positions. At Qualtrics, he spearheaded expansions into Australia, Southeast Asia, and Benelux, driving substantial regional growth. Expressing enthusiasm for his new role, Peston emphasized Verkada’s commitment to creating safer environments through privacy-respecting technology. Eric Salava, Verkada’s Chief Revenue Officer, highlighted Peston’s deep regional expertise as pivotal to serving the increasing demand for Verkada’s solutions in Northern Europe. With a growing presence across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Verkada continues to scale its European operations, expanding its workforce by 50% in the past year.
