Verkada has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the establishment of a Dubai-based office and the appointment of Fred Crehan as Head of Middle East.
The company said that this move reflects its continued global growth which has been driven by the region’s rapid urban development, large-scale infrastructure projects and rising demand for modern, cloud-based security solutions.
Fred Crehan
The new Head of Middle East brings over 25 years of enterprise technology experience.
Verkada explained that Crehan most recently served at Confluent, where he successfully launched the Dubai office and built a robust partner ecosystem.
“The ideal leader”
Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer, Verkada commented: “The Middle East is experiencing rapid urban development, large-scale infrastructure projects, and a strong focus on security and innovation.
“Verkada’s cloud-based platform aligns well with the region’s ambitions and Fred’s deep understanding of the local landscape and proven track record of scaling high-growth businesses make him the ideal leader to bring our integrated platform to market.”
“Uniquely positioned”
Fred Crehan, Head of Middle East at Verkada stated: “Safety is a top priority in the Middle East, driven by a commitment to world-class tourism and the rapid development of new urban centers.
“As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, many organisations are looking for modern solutions that can help them overcome traditional resource constraints.
“Verkada’s platform is uniquely positioned to support government, hospitality, retail and logistics providers, as well as the large-scale construction and real estate sectors,” he concluded.
Growth
The company reported that whilst it already supports global customers operating in the Middle East, the new Dubai office represents the company’s first dedicated regional office.
Verkada plans to grow its Middle East team with initial hires focused on sales engineering and leadership roles.
Verkada’s international expansion builds on the company’s recent investment from CapitalG, Alphabet’s independent growth fund, which valued Verkada at $5.8 billion.
The company added that the investment will help accelerate Verkada’s AI innovation and support its more than 30,000 customers worldwide.
