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Coro, the foremost cybersecurity platform tailored for small and midsize businesses, has named Neill Burton as Vice President and General Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This strategic hire, announced on October 7, 2025, aligns with Coro's ongoing regional expansion initiated earlier this year, emphasizing channel partnerships to deliver accessible, modular security solutions to underserved SMB markets.
Burton's appointment underscores Coro's pivot toward robust channel partnerships as it extends beyond its North American stronghold. With a dual vantage as both channel partner and vendor executive, Burton will cultivate alliances that enable solution-selling of Coro's modular platform to SMBs facing escalating cyber risks. This approach addresses the region's underserved market, where fragmented ecosystems often hinder effective security adoption, by identifying and empowering emerging players to deliver tailored protections.
Said Joe Sykora, Coro’s CEO, “Neill brings exactly what we need for our next phase in EMEA - the ability to transform partner ecosystems and drive sustainable growth. His track record of transforming partner-initiated businesses, combined with his dual perspective as both a channel partner and vendor leader, makes him uniquely qualified to unlock the massive SMB opportunity in this region. I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Neill to Coro!”
Since entering EMEA, Coro has rapidly scaled its London presence to 30 employees, contributing to a near-100-person regional workforce, signaling strong momentum in international operations.
Burton's illustrious career equips him to navigate the nuances of partner-driven growth. At DigiCert, he propelled partner-led pipeline expansion; at Proofpoint, he amplified partner business development; and at F5 Networks, he revolutionized the ecosystem, boosting partner-initiated revenue and onboarding new customers. This multifaceted background positions him to replicate such successes at Coro, fostering a network that aligns with the platform's ease of use and deployment.
“I'm excited to join the Coro team and help further expand its footprint into the EMEA market. Coro's cybersecurity solution is genuinely simple to use, simple to buy, and delivers an integrated suite of powerful modules. Coro's peerless approach to cybersecurity, combined with its market momentum in these crucial markets, makes this an incredibly exciting next chapter, and I’m honored to contribute and be part of it,” said Neill Burton.
Coro's platform, recognized for its modular design, automates threat remediation across endpoints and cloud environments, empowering SMBs to combat sophisticated attacks without extensive IT overhead.
As one of North America's fastest-growing cybersecurity providers—earning a spot on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the second year—Coro is primed for EMEA acceleration under Burton's guidance. The company's focus on simplicity and integration resonates with SMBs seeking comprehensive yet manageable defenses against ransomware, phishing, malware, and insider threats. This expansion not only diversifies Coro's revenue streams but also reinforces its global commitment to accessible, proactive security in an increasingly threat-laden landscape.
Burton's leadership will be instrumental in transforming EMEA's partner landscape, ensuring Coro delivers sustained value through innovative, ecosystem-driven strategies that safeguard businesses worldwide.
Based in Chicago, IL, Coro is the leading cybersecurity platform for small and midsize businesses, making security simpler and smarter through the world’s first modular cybersecurity platform. Coro empowers organizations to defend against ransomware, phishing, malware, insider threats, and more—across users, devices, networks, and cloud apps. Coro’s modular platform stops threats in its tracks—automatically detecting and remediating security threats across businesses without draining IT resources. Coro is one of North America's fastest-growing cybersecurity companies, ranked on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the second year in a row.
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