Extreme Networks Taps Industry Veteran as Head of Security Sales

Extreme Networks has announced the hire of veteran security executive David Nuti as Head of Security Sales.

Nuti has extensive experience in cybersecurity, including the merging of network automation and cloud-native security. In his new role, he’ll work to advance Extreme’s cybersecurity revenue growth and drive the strategy and expansion of Extreme’s Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) solution. He will report to Nabil Bukhari, General Manager of Extreme’s subscription business.

Previously, Nuti served as Chief Business Development Officer at Exium, a provider of SASE solutions, and was the SVP of North America for Nord Security’s B2B and enterprise business practice. He also held several leadership positions at Aryaka Networks.

“Security is top of mind for every C-Suite executive. Evolving threats and explosive data growth are creating new challenges for organizations, and they must be vigilant in balancing innovation and growth with rising security concerns,” said Nuti. “I am excited to bring my expertise to help our customers better leverage Extreme’s security solutions to create more operational efficiency and excellence across their organizations.”

“The market is rapidly evolving, with increasing demand for integrated, AI-enhanced security solutions that address the complexities of modern digital ecosystems,” added President and CEO Ed Meyercord. “Dave brings the gravitas and grit to help Extreme elevate its security leadership to the next level.”

Channel Impact^®
Nuti’s expertise in leading sales and business development at top security companies is expected to enhance and accelerate Extreme’s security initiatives.