Verkada has announced the appointment of Mark Coates as vice president of EMEA. In this role, he will oversee Verkada’s strategy, operations, and go-to-market execution across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
“EMEA is a critical region for Verkada, with strong demand from enterprises and fast-growing organisations looking to modernise physical security and operations,” said Eric Salava, chief revenue officer at Verkada. “Mark brings deep regional expertise, a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, and a strong understanding of the technology landscape. We’re excited to welcome him to the team.”
With nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise technology and security, Mark joins Verkada from Gigamon, where he most recently served as vice president, EMEA. During his tenure, he restructured the EMEA organisation, driving double-digit revenue growth, delivering three consecutive years of record performance, and earning VP and Region of the Year honours from 2022 to 2024.
