Leadership team
Action1 was founded in 2018 by Alex Vovk and Mike Walters, the co-founders of Netwrix, a multi-billion-dollar cybersecurity company.
Today, Alex and Mike are joined by like-minded executives with proven track records of building and scaling successful technology companies. Together, they remain directly involved in shaping Action1's strategy, driving innovation, and staying true to its long-term vision.
Alex Vovk
CEO & Co-Founder
A seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years in business and technology and a Ph.D. in information security, Alex oversees Action1’s strategic direction and execution. He drives product decisions that keep patching easy to use, dependable, and built for tomorrow’s threats – staying true to long-term customer value over quick wins.
Before Action1
President & Co-Founder
Mike co-founded Action1 with a vision to make cybersecurity simpler, more effective, and accessible to everyone. Today, he's pushing that vision further, challenging traditional security models and reimagining how organizations protect their endpoints in the age of AI.
Before Action1
Brian Helwig
Chief Operating Officer
Brian drives operational excellence and scales global teams at Action1. He brings over two decades of tech and cybersecurity leadership, including roles as CEO of MSP360, CFO and VP of Operations at Netwrix, and Director of Worldwide Customer Technical Support at Veeam.
Before Action1
Branden Boag
VP of Sales and Alliances
Branden leads Action1’s sales, channel, and alliances, driving growth across the corporate and MSP segments. He has a track record of accelerating revenue growth through direct and indirect channels across the Americas, EMEA, and APJ. Before Action1, he led sales and channel partnerships at Netwrix, Quest, and Huddle.
Before Action1
