Cato Networks Names Tristan Elder as Vice President of EMEA Channel

May 27, 2026
Cato Networks has appointed Tristan Elder as Vice President of EMEA Channel to expand its partner program and strengthen its regional channel strategy. Elder previously led the EMEA channel business at ExtraHop Networks and was part of CrowdStrike's early leadership team.
Cato Networks Names Tristan Elder as Vice President of EMEA Channel

Cato Networks has appointed Tristan Elder as Vice President of EMEA Channel, announced in a press release. The company said Elder will lead its EMEA channel initiatives and expand its partner program across systems integrators, managed service providers, consulting firms, and resellers.

Elder joins Cato from ExtraHop Networks, where he led the EMEA channel business. He previously served on the early leadership team at CrowdStrike, helping to build and scale operations across the EMEA region.

Cato stated that Elder’s appointment comes as demand for AI security solutions continues to grow across EMEA. The company reported annual recurring revenue exceeding 350 million dollars at the close of 2025, a 43 percent increase year over year. This follows a 409 million dollar Series G funding round that valued the company at over 4.8 billion dollars.

The company also recently acquired Aim Security to enhance its capabilities in securing AI interactions, strengthening its position in the enterprise security market.

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