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Maryanne is the Field and Channel Marketing Manager for Check Point Software in Africa, driving customer acquisition, retention, and engagement. She collaborates with EMEA sales teams, security engineers, channel partners, and distributors to expand Check Point’ s footprint across the continent. She ensures that existing and prospective clients maximise their cybersecurity investments through strategic participation in industry events, roundtables, and targeted customer engagements. operations across diverse markets. Beyond being organised, she strives to build relationships by embracing local cultures and languages.

Whether navigating Nigerian Pidgin or adapting to regional business customs, she prioritises trust and connection. By integrating local insights with global strategies, she tries and foster meaningful partnerships, reinforcing Check Point’ s presence in Africa with a people-first approach to cybersecurity engagement.

Please describe the expectations of the end customers that you address. What are their pain points today?

Her role spans diverse African markets, allowing her to engage with professionals from various nationalities and perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of regional cybersecurity needs.

What are your strengths and abilities that you bring to the above role?

She is an organised professional with a meticulous approach to detail, every task is structured into worksheets, categorised into clusters, and neatly documented for seamless execution. Her ability to bring order to complexity ensures efficient marketing

Maryanne works closely with internal and channel sales teams to engage corporate enterprises and government organisations across Africa, addressing their evolving cybersecurity needs. Today’ s African

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