Check Point Appoints Diego Arrabal as EEMEA VP
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), announced the appointment of Diego Arrabal as Vice President for Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA).
Based in Dubai, Arrabal will lead operations across this fast-growing and strategically important region. The company stated that he will help drive Check Point's prevention-first, AI-powered security vision to support customers and partners in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Diego Arrabal said the region is undergoing rapid digital transformation, with increased adoption of AI, hybrid cloud, and connected infrastructure. He emphasized that cybersecurity should act as a business enabler, not a barrier.
He added, 'I'm honored to lead such a mission at a time when resilience, simplicity, and trust are more critical than ever.'
Check Point reported that Arrabal brings over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and technology leadership. Most recently, he managed VMware's Networking and Security business across EMEA.
Sherif Seddik, President of International Sales at Check Point, commented on the appointment, stating, 'Diego's passion for customer success and his experience across complex markets make him the right leader to scale our impact in EEMEA.'
Check Point revealed that this appointment reinforces its commitment to the EEMEA region, especially as AI-driven threats rise and IT environments become more complex.
Under Arrabal's leadership, the company will focus on: Advancing AI-powered, prevention-first security
Enabling secure digital transformation
Strengthening partner ecosystems across the region
Check Point aims to continue supporting secure adoption of cloud, AI, and hybrid IT with an open ecosystem built for seamless third-party integration.
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