Veteran IT and channel executive to lead Acronis’ operations across Australia and New Zealand, strengthening its MSP and partner ecosystem.
Acronis has appointed Tony Stratton as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
In his new role, Stratton will oversee Acronis’ operations across both markets, focusing on regional business growth, stronger relationships with partners and customers, and the continued expansion of the company’s channel ecosystem.
“I’m excited to be joining Acronis and building on the significant opportunities across Australia and New Zealand,” said Tony Stratton, General Manager for ANZ at Acronis. “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. I look forward to working alongside my team and our partners to accelerate growth, strengthen cyber resilience and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers across the region.”
Stratton brings more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including over two decades in senior leadership and sales director positions. His background includes working with global cloud and cybersecurity providers, as well as collaborating with MSPs across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Throughout his career, he has supported MSPs serving midsized and large enterprises across multiple industries. His work has focused on helping organisations improve business continuity, safeguard critical data and advance digital transformation initiatives.
Stratton has also held leadership roles at several global cloud startups and received multiple awards for exceeding growth targets in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
He is focused on helping organisations improve operational efficiency, maintain data sovereignty and enhance end-user experiences through innovative, channel-focused solutions. He also advocates strong channel partnerships as a way to deliver meaningful customer outcomes and long-term value.
“I’m very pleased to welcome Tony to Acronis,” said Pasha Ershow, Senior Vice President for APJ & Middle East at Acronis. “With AI-driven threats on the rise, MSPs in Australia and New Zealand need protection that’s stronger but simpler to run. Our AI-native platform brings cybersecurity, data protection and IT management together, using AI agents with human oversight to automate everyday work. 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.”