Nextron Systems continues its forward-looking mission with the introduction of a new Chief Revenue Officer and advanced cybersecurity solutions
In his new role, Hirtz will focus on strengthening the go-to-market strategy and expanding the international marketing and sales functions, which will further strengthen Nextron Systems’ position as a thought leader in the cybersecurity industry. This important appointment underlines Nextron Systems’ continued commitment to growth and innovation, especially since the entry of Hamburg-based PE investor BID Equity in February 2023.
Commenting on his new position at Nextron Systems, Marc Hirtz said enthusiastically: “IT security is more important than ever and Nextron Systems is a hidden champion in the field of compromise assessment that is second to none. “We Detect Hackers.” is our promise, which I will spread around the world with my team. Detecting and neutralizing hacker attacks, especially from state actors, and thus protecting the freedom, democracy and independence of Western economies is an incredibly fulfilling task.”
Numerous successful stations
Marc Hirtz has a proven track record that underpins his expertise as a growth manager. Most recently, he shaped the expansion and strong growth of the Munich-based scale-up company DataGuard from 2020 to 2022. He also led the development of a strong international partner network as Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at abas Software AG in Karlsruhe, which led to the successful sale to Forterro and Battery Ventures in 2019.
At Pitney Bowes Software, Hirtz was responsible for various business units in Western and Eastern Europe between 2012 and 2017. His previous achievements also include significant contributions to strategy development at Infineon Technologies and leading the corporate strategy at Tenovis under the leadership of KKR, which ultimately led to the sale to Avaya Inc. in 2005. Hirtz is married with two grown-up children, lives near Frankfurt am Main and is an enthusiastic windsurfer, sailor and motorcyclist.
Determined into the year 2024
Nextron Systems is evolving from a hidden champion to a thought leader in the cybersecurity industry. The THOR scanner, known for its unique detection rate, covers gaps left open by traditional AV software and EDR agents. In addition to the THOR product family, Nextron’s offering includes the ASGARD Management Center and ASGARD Analysis Cockpit, which provide comprehensive cyber threat monitoring and analysis. These products are available both on-premises and as cloud solutions and can be used as a managed service to ensure the greatest possible protection.
Nextron Systems enters 2024 determined to tackle the challenges of cybercrime. The company is determined to set new standards in early detection technology and advance organizations of all industries and sizes.
Combination of experience and innovative solutions
“We live in an era where cybercrime knows no boundaries. Nextron Systems is at the forefront of countering these threats with advanced technology and in-depth expertise,” says Marc Hirtz about his new role. “I am proud to join a company whose solutions are not just reactive, but proactive in securing our digital habitats.”
By combining Hirtz’s experience and Nextron’s innovative solutions, such as the APT Scanner THOR, Nextron is setting new standards in the fight against cyberthreats and providing organizations worldwide with the protection they need to thrive in today’s complex security landscape.
For more details about Nextron Systems and its pioneering work in cyber security, please visit our website.
About Nextron Systems
Nextron Systems is a German technology company that enables customers worldwide in Threat Detection & Response. Customers from the enterprise sector as well as risk-conscious mid-sized businesses utilize its cutting-edge technology, recommended by BSI (Federal Office for Information Security), and appreciated by users for ensuring the security of their data and systems in a rapidly changing environment.
Nextron Systems distinguishes itself by detecting threats ahead of others and proactively empowering its customers with its tools to counter corporate espionage and hacker attacks, thereby ensuring business continuity. This is made possible with Nextron Systems’ unique “Complete Automated Compromise Assessment”. Our commitment is to detect unknown threats before they can cause harm.
Nextron’s roots go back to the year 2012 when the THOR scanner was created by BSK Consulting GmbH and HvS Consulting AG. In April 2017 both companies decided to concentrate development of THOR along with the development of software for central scan control, remediation and analysis in a joint enterprise named Nextron Systems GmbH.
