"Vicki has created a strong legacy in the APJ region and I believe her drive, determination and character will take Trellix to new heights as we continue to develop our business there," said Trellix chief revenue officer Adam Philpott.

"Vicki is a great fit to lead Trellix to even greater success in the APJ region, helping to propel new and existing partnerships to success."

Singapore-based Batka brings more than 35 years' experience to Trellix.

She joins the company from Cisco, where she worked as vice president of partner sales in APJ and China.

Batka previously held director roles at SAP, VMware, CA and Network Associates (which later changed its name back to McAfee, and recently its enterprise division merged with FireEye to form Trellix).

Earlier in her career she was an account manager at Adobe.

"I'm very excited to be able to grow the Trellix business across APJ, cementing Trellix as the leader in XDR (extended detection and response) and as an employer of choice for cybersecurity technologists. My new role comes at a time when the need for holistic cybersecurity practices and approaches in enterprises continue to be a priority for leaders across the region," said Batka.

"The APJ region is not just diverse in culture but also comes with unique ways of doing business, which is why I believe there is an opportunity for business and technology leaders to embrace Trellix's 'living security' approach in building resilient and confident businesses. Pair this with a personal mission to improve women's presence in the technology industry, I look forward to becoming a Trellix champion for a diverse and inclusive workforce."