Simon Tung appointed as General Manager for Kaspersky ASEAN AND AEC

One of the world’s foremost cybersecurity organisations in the world has just announced that they have appointed Simon Tung as General Manager for their ASEAN and AEC regions. 

“The digital potential of ASEAN countries is immense, but it is contingent on trust and security. Kaspersky has an unparalleled global expertise in threat intelligence and a robust portfolio to address these very challenges which is why I am excited to lead this team and build stronger regional partnerships,” comments Simon Tung, General Manager for ASEAN and AEC at Kaspersky. “My focus will be on translating our global expertise into local impact, which means investing deeply in our team, strengthening our partner ecosystem, and ensuring our solutions address the unique challenges businesses face here.”

With over three decades of experience in the technology sector, Simon will helm all commercial corporations, business development and go-to market strategies for the ASEAN and AEC regions with an emphasis on accelerating growth, building key partnerships and enhancing the delivery of Kaspersky’s cutting edge solutions to meet the needs of customers and partners. 

Simon Tung, General Manager of ASEAN and AEC

Based in Singapore, Simon has a proven track record in scaling businesses across the Asia Pacific region with successful results in transforming underperforming business units, doubling revenues and launching new business models in organisations such as Microsoft, SAP and Crayon.

“ASEAN is a dynamic and strategic market for Kaspersky. The combination of the region’s digital ambition and persistent cyber risks, from targeted ransomware against critical infrastructure to financial phishing, creates a powerful imperative for our mission here,” comments Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky. “We are investing heavily in the region over the next three years to strengthen our presence, deepen our partnerships, and expand our solutions across the region. Simon brings an expert blend of strategic vision and on-the-ground execution experience. I trust that under his leadership, we will not only achieve our business objectives but also significantly enhance the region’s cyber resilience.” For more on Kaspersky, check out their official page at www.kaspersky.com