Vectra AI has announced the appointment of Taj El-khayat as Vice President of EMEA Partner Sales and Alliances. In this role, El-Khayat will build on Vectra AI’s partner-first foundation, delivering increased resources, training, and support to channel partners, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), technology and cloud alliances, and Global Systems Integrators (GSIs). His expanded remit aims to help partners meet the growing demand in EMEA for comprehensive XDR solutions and customised cybersecurity services to address the challenges of today’s hybrid attack landscape.
This appointment comes following the launch of the Vectra AI Clarity Programme for MSSPs, a new initiative that empowers partners to deliver best-in-class XDR solutions.
Taj El-khayat, VP EMEA Partner Sales and Alliances at Vectra AI, commented: “I’m delighted to expand my role at Vectra AI and accelerate business growth with our partners at this critical time of rising threats and increasing complexity in cybersecurity. Facing a cybersecurity skills shortage, rising AI and cloud technologies, and increasingly complex security demands, organisations are struggling to prevent SOC team burnout and breaches.
“These challenges present a unique opportunity to empower our channel partners with comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that lessen the burden on customers and protect against multi-surface attacks. My first priority will be to transform our partner ecosystem into a powerful revenue engine, maximising go-to-market opportunities and helping partners achieve consistent success.”
El-khayat brings extensive experience in channel strategy and sales leadership in EMEA. Since joining Vectra AI in 2022 as Area VP for South Europe, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (SEMEA), he has played a critical role in expanding Vectra AI’s footprint in the region. His career includes senior roles at Citrix, Riverbed Technology, Juniper Networks, and Microsoft, where he led regional growth initiatives and forged strong partnerships.
“Taj’s partner-centric approach to sales has been instrumental in growing Vectra AI’s business, and I’m excited to see him take our efforts to the next level as his remit expands to EMEA as a whole,” said Teppo Halonen, Senior Vice President of EMEA at Vectra AI. “His experience and leadership will be essential to building on our world-class channel partner programme, activating our new MSSP programme locally, and empowering partner-led growth.”
