2026 Speakers
Joe Sykora, CEO , Coro
Coro CEO Joe Sykora leads the company’s global strategy, growth, and vision as it continues redefining cybersecurity for growing businesses. A seasoned cybersecurity and channel executive, Sykora has more than 25 years of experience building and scaling high-performance sales organizations and global partner ecosystems. Throughout his career, Sykora has delivered transformational growth, achieving more than 75% year-over-year revenue expansion and helping organizations surpass $1 billion in partner-led sales. He has held senior leadership positions at leading cybersecurity firms, including SVP of worldwide channels and partner sales at Proofpoint, VP of global sales and channels at Bitdefender, and VP of Americas channels and advanced technologies at Fortinet. His expertise spans global go-to-market strategy, enterprise partnerships, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. He is widely recognized for negotiating high-impact partnerships, leading multinational teams, and guiding companies through international expansion and scale. Sykora has also led startups through successful mergers and acquisitions. His leadership philosophy centers on empowering teams, driving innovation, and building sustainable growth — advancing Coro’s mission to make powerful cybersecurity accessible and easy to manage for lean IT teams worldwide.