Bochum, Germany – G Data CyberDefense has appointed Nikolas Schran as its new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, effective instantly. The move signals a strategic push to accelerate growth in Managed Security Services and enterprise-focused security solutions.
Schran’s appointment comes following the departure of Hendrik Flierman, who left the company by mutual agreement. He will report directly to Frank Heisler, G Data’s Board Member responsible for Sales, Marketing, corporate Communications, and Service & Support. The leadership change aims to strengthen the alignment between sales and marketing, driving improved customer reach and new growth opportunities for the German cybersecurity firm.
Schran returns to G Data after previously holding a role with the company between 2018 and 2022, where he was instrumental in establishing the G data Academy. Most recently,he served as Vice President Sales EMEA at Eye Security. His core expertise lies in developing scalable sales models, channel and partner distribution, and strategic key account management.
A graduate in Business Administration and Economic Psychology, Schran is recognized as an expert in integrating marketing and sales processes within technology-driven growth markets. G Data anticipates his experience will be pivotal in professionalizing its sales and marketing operations and unlocking new potential within the competitive cybersecurity landscape.
