Human risk management platform Mimecast has appointed Lizelle Hughes as the partner leader for the Australia and New Zealand region, effective September 2, 2024.
At Mimecast, Hughes will spearhead incremental partner-generated business through resellers, managed service providers, distributors and the company’s tech alliance partners.
“I’m delighted to step into this new role at Mimecast and contribute to the growth-focused work with valued partners,” said Hughes. “As technology evolves, it enhances our solutions, and I look forward to working closely with partners to deliver comprehensive offerings for our customers.”
She joins the company with a 20-year-plus track record, marked by significant achievements in technical consultancy, technical pre-sales, product marketing, strategy, sales, technology partnerships, and channels. Before this role, Hughes was the leader of the ISV & SaaS partnerships team at Microsoft Australia, collaborating with software, SaaS and startup companies innovating to deliver new products and services.
Hughes has worked at Amazon Web Services, NetApp and ManageSoft Corporation. She has helped grow strategic ICT consultancies and their partnerships with AWS, advising on sales, marketing and business growth strategies.
Hughes sits on the Board of Spectrum Migrant Resource Center, serving refugees, migrants and the aged care sector in Melbourne. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
“We’re excited to have Lizelle Hughes as our partner leader for the Australia and New Zealand region,” said Mimecast’s Pauline Tng. “Her exceptional track record is a testament to her unparalleled expertise in strategy is what makes her a great leader. We are confident that she’s the perfect fit and will be transformative to grow our business as we continue to innovate and expand our partnerships in the region.”
