AppViewX, a leader in automated certificate lifecycle management and PKI software, has appointed Troy Dankworth as Vice President of Global Channels & Partnerships. This strategic hire aims to strengthen the company’s global partner ecosystem and meet growing demand for machine identity solutions.
Troy Dankworth joins AppViewX as VP of Global Channels & Partnerships.
Focuses on scaling channel ecosystem for certificate lifecycle management.
Brings experience from Keyfactor, SolarWinds, and NetApp.
Addresses rising demand for PKI modernization and crypto-agility.
Follows recent executive hires to drive AppViewX’s growth strategy.
Targets compliance with shrinking TLS certificate lifecycles.
AppViewX’s appointment of Troy Dankworth as channel chief underscores its partner-first approach in the machine identity management space. Dankworth, previously Vice President of Channels at Keyfactor, will drive global partner growth and deepen strategic alliances. “As organizations grapple with shrinking TLS certificate lifecycles and emerging quantum risks, Troy brings to AppViewX a proven track record for building world-class channel programs,” said Stephen Tarleton, Chief Operating Officer of AppViewX. His leadership will enhance AppViewX’s ability to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for certificate lifecycle management (CLM) and public key infrastructure (PKI).
The industry’s shift from 398-day to 90-day TLS certificate lifecycles, driven by CA/Browser Forum requirements, has increased the need for robust CLM solutions. AppViewX is well-positioned to address this demand, with Dankworth leading efforts to scale its channel ecosystem. “AppViewX is at a market inflection point. As one of the few partner-first vendors in the machine identity space, service providers are central to our growth strategy,” said Dankworth. His focus will be on building a high-performance ecosystem to accelerate global reach and help partners grow revenues by solving critical machine identity challenges.
Dankworth’s extensive experience includes leadership roles at SolarWinds, Snow Software, and NetApp, where he transformed channel organizations into growth engines. Recognized as a CRN Channel Chief, he brings a track record of delivering double-digit growth. This appointment follows recent executive hires, including Paul Trulove as CPO and Madhu Venkatarajan as CTO, signaling AppViewX’s commitment to scaling its business and maintaining leadership in machine identity orchestration.
AppViewX’s strategic hire of Troy Dankworth positions the company to capitalize on the growing need for automated CLM and PKI solutions. By strengthening its global partner network, AppViewX aims to help enterprises maintain compliance, reduce risks, and ensure digital trust in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.
AppViewX is trusted by leading organizations worldwide to prevent outages, reduce risk, and ensure compliance through machine identity orchestration. The AVX ONE platform unifies certificate lifecycle automation and PKI-as-a-Service in a single SaaS solution, providing a seamless way to automate, orchestrate, and secure machine identities while paving the path to crypto-agility. Fortune 1000 companies—including six of the top ten global commercial banks, five of the top ten global media companies, and five of the top ten managed healthcare providers—rely on AppViewX to manage machine identities effectively and safeguard digital trust.