Cybersecurity firmly embedded in Damovo’s strategy
Damovo has appointed cybersecurity expert Reza Shah to the newly created position of Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO). Since early September, Shah has been responsible for the strategic and technical security of enterprises and public sector organisations across Damovo’s global markets. With this new leadership role, the international ICT service provider is responding to the increasingly complex threat landscape, rising regulatory requirements and the demand for secure AI, cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Cybersecurity is being anchored even more firmly at the core of the company’s strategy.
“With Reza Shah, we are gaining a proven security leader with extensive international experience. Our customers will benefit from modern security solutions that enable them to embrace new technologies such as AI, even in today’s challenging security landscape,”
says Andrew Hay, COO of the Damovo Group.
Expanding the security portfolio
In his new role, Shah will focus on further developing Damovo’s managed security services portfolio – including technologies such as XDR, MDR, ASM, SASE and penetration testing – while advancing AI-driven threat detection and automated responses. His strategic priorities include strengthening digital resilience, enabling secure cloud transformation and ensuring compliance with international regulations such as GDPR, NIS2 and DORA. Shah also aims to integrate cybersecurity across Damovo’s entire portfolio, from unified communications and contact centres to enterprise networks. To this end, Damovo works with leading partners including Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.
Leadership and cybersecurity expertise
“I am delighted to be taking on this new role at Damovo,” says Reza Shah. “Security has been my passion for decades. Alongside my extensive experience, I am committed to driving innovation while keeping the strategic big picture in sight.”
Shah brings more than 30 years of experience in building and leading high-performing global security organisations. His career includes senior security positions at acconic, ZEISS, Rosenberger, Avanade, SSI Schäfer and Amadeus.
As a cybersecurity expert, Reza Shah will also be available for consultation at Damovo’s stand at it-sa (7–9 October 2025, Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, Hall 7A, Stand 602, Cisco booth).