Gigamon Appoints Damian Wilk to Lead EMEA Emerging Markets

Gigamon, a global leader in deep observability solutions, has announced the appointment of Damian Wilk as the new General Manager for EMEA Emerging Markets. This move is part of the company’s strategic push to expand its footprint and drive accelerated growth throughout the region.

Rising Threat Complexity Fuels Demand for Deep Observability

Organizations across EMEA’s emerging markets are navigating an increasingly complex digital environment, intensified by the rise of AI-driven threats. As IT environments grow more intricate, visibility across hybrid cloud infrastructure has become critical. According to the 2025 Gigamon Hybrid Cloud Security Survey, 89% of IT and security leaders believe that deep observability is essential for cloud security. Gigamon’s Deep Observability Pipeline provides real-time, network-derived telemetry that integrates seamlessly with cloud, security, and monitoring tools, helping reduce blind spots, streamline traffic, and enhance tool efficiency by as much as 90%.

Expanding Regional Presence Through Proven Leadership

Operating from Dubai, Damian Wilk will oversee Gigamon’s efforts across the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Europe. His mission includes driving customer acquisition, reinforcing the partner ecosystem, and amplifying the adoption of Gigamon’s Deep Observability Pipeline across the region’s growing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Strategic Growth Focus for High-Potential Markets

Wilk’s appointment reflects Gigamon’s targeted strategy to strengthen its presence in complex, high-growth markets through enhanced customer engagement, robust partnerships, and optimized go-to-market initiatives. The deep observability sector has seen a 17% year-over-year growth in 2024, highlighting strong market momentum and increasing enterprise demand for advanced visibility and threat mitigation solutions.

“Damian is a dynamic sales leader with a deep understanding of customer needs and an unwavering commitment to driving results,” said Mark Coates, vice president, EMEA at Gigamon. “His appointment underscores our strategic focus on EMEA’s Emerging Markets and highlights our dedication to delivering sustained growth and enhanced value to our customers and partners across these critical regions.”

“As organizations across EMEA’s Emerging Markets navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, Gigamon is uniquely positioned to help them gain complete visibility and insights across all data in motion in their hybrid cloud infrastructure,” said Wilk. “We are committed to delivering powerful, customer-centric solutions that drive meaningful outcomes, and with the Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, that’s exactly what we’re delivering.”

A Veteran Leader with a Strong Industry Track Record

With over two decades of leadership experience in enterprise sales across EMEA and the UK, Damian Wilk brings a wealth of industry knowledge. His previous roles include leadership positions at Rubrik, Veritas Technologies, Good Technology, and Cisco, where he successfully led regional sales teams and implemented strategic initiatives in cybersecurity and data management.