cStor Adds Key Leadership Roles to Support the Convergence of Data Center, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Industries
Company Hires Chief Cybersecurity Strategist and Appoints New Chief Digital Transformation Strategist and Director of Business Development
Scottsdale, Ariz. July 31, 2018 – cStor, a leading provider of data center, cloud, virtualization and cybersecurity solutions, announced today the addition of key personnel and role changes that will lead the way for continued growth and alignment with the industry’s transformation.
“As the digital transformation, cybersecurity and data center worlds continue to merge, there is a growing need for cross-functional expertise to support our client’s needs,” said Larry Gentry, cStor President and CEO. “The new roles created will strengthen our organization as the industry evolves, and deliver increased value for our clients, helping us directly support both their long-term and day-to-day needs.”
As part of the realignment, Andrew Roberts was appointed as Chief Cybersecurity Strategist, charged with building a successful cybersecurity practice focused on helping clients develop their cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance programs. Roberts brings a wealth of experience in audit, advisory and cybersecurity leadership, successfully guiding organizations through complex compliance initiatives and information security program development.
Craig Richardson now serves as the Chief Digital Transformation Strategist, working closely with clients to identify their needs, develop new solution offerings and execute strategies to effectively use the cloud and maximize their digital assets. Richardson is charged with building a successful practice area around digital transformation by focusing on sales enablement, partner alignment and client success. As an accomplished senior information technology leader, Richardson offers more than 15 years of experience advising and assisting leading companies on business strategies and digital transformation.
Walt Westfall will serve as the Director of Business Development, focusing on business growth among cStor’s largest partners. He brings 30 years of experience in high-tech and IT business development. Westfall is charged with leveraging his expertise in IT, storage, digital transformation and cybersecurity to help clients understand where to go with their infrastructure and how to manage, share and protect their data to provide the most ROI.
About cStor
cStor helps companies strategize, create and implement data center, cloud and cybersecurity solutions that help clients use IT to enable business transformation, reduce costs and gain competitive advantage. cStor’s proven capabilities with key data center and cloud technologies gives clients the ability to collaborate with certified experts, and the confidence to move business forward faster and more efficiently than ever before. cStor serves clients across the southwest region with a focused, collaborative approach and superior results. For more information, visit www.cstor.com.
