Forcepoint has appointed Archie Jackson as Data Security Strategist, Customer Success for Asia Pacific (APAC).

This appointment will reinforce Forcepoint’s commitment to helping enterprises strengthen data protection amid accelerating cloud adoption, distributed work environments, and AI-driven workflows.

In his new role, Jackson will work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams across the region to help organizations gain deeper visibility into sensitive data, adapt to fast-changing risk landscapes, and protect critical information wherever it resides.

Archie will work around translating data security strategy into real-world outcomes, improving deployment stability, and creating predictable frameworks for issue resolution and operational execution

Jackson, a two-decade veteran in cybersecurity and cloud transformation, will work directly with customers to translate security strategy into practical outcomes. He will advise on modern data security architectures, improve technical execution, and guide the adoption of Forcepoint’s AI-native capabilities.

“Archie’s role is about helping customers adopt strategies that continuously understand risk and adapt protection as data moves,” said Bjorn Engelhardt, SVP Sales & General Manager, Asia Pacific at Forcepoint.

A respected voice among APAC CIOs and CISOs, Jackson is a CIO100 Hall of Fame inductee and has received multiple industry awards. His focus will be on providing clarity for businesses struggling with complex, evolving data risk.

“My goal is to help customers cut through complexity — connecting strategy, architecture, and implementation so data security becomes something they can trust and act on,” said Archie Jackson.

The appointment reinforces Forcepoint’s commitment to partnering with regional security leaders, moving customers from reactive controls toward adaptive, self-aware data security programs.