Acronis Appoints Tony Stratton to Lead Australia and New Zealand Operations

Acronis appointed Tony Stratton as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, a role in which he will lead regional operations and channel growth, GlobeNewswire announced on November 3, 2026. The appointment places a 30-year IT veteran over a region where the company counts more than 700 partners.

Stratton's Mandate Across Australia And New Zealand

Stratton will lead Acronis operations across Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on regional growth, partner and client relationships, and development of the company's channel ecosystem. He brings more than 30 years of IT industry experience, including over two decades in senior leadership and sales director roles, and has worked with global cloud and cybersecurity providers and with managed service providers across Asia-Pacific.

"Having worked closely with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) throughout my career, I understand firsthand the importance of strong channel partnerships and the value they bring to driving mutual success," Stratton said. Pasha Ershow, Senior Vice President for APJ & Middle East at Acronis, said: "With more than 700 partners across ANZ and growing, Tony's experience and knowledge of the local channel will help us support them better and keep fast expansion in the region."

Acronis Funding And Scale Records

Acronis has four funding rounds on record, according to akta.pro company records, including a $250 million private equity round in July 2022 led by BlackRock and a $250 million private equity round in May 2021 led by CVC Capital Partners. The records list a $147 million round in September 2019 led by Goldman Sachs and an $11 million round in January 2004. Total funding stands at $658 million, and the company's valuation estimate is $1 billion to $5 billion.

Earlier Acronis Leadership Changes

Acronis appointed cybersecurity veteran Prakash Panjwani as its new chief executive in October 2026, Telecompaper reported, with predecessor Jan-Jaap Jager handing over control but remaining a key shareholder. Earlier that month, Financial Post reported that Acronis appointed Gerald Caron as Chief Information Security Officer, bringing over 20 years of federal and private sector experience, with the appointment aimed at strengthening security strategy and accelerating MDR adoption.

Acronis Platform Details

The company describes its platform as an AI-native cyber platform for MSPs and IT departments, and its own announcement states that more than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries.