Apono Names Boone Quesnel as VP of Business Development & Alliances to Drive Strategic Growth

Quesnel will lead the expansion of Apono's cloud ecosystem and partner program, accelerating market adoption.

NEW YORK, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apono, the leader in privileged access for the cloud, has appointed Boone Quesnel as Vice President of Business Development and Alliances. Boone brings extensive experience in developing and scaling cloud alliances and partner programs, adding critical expertise as Apono continues to expand. Boone will focus on building and enhancing Apono's alliance and partner programs across cloud, channel and technology partner programs to accelerate growth in new markets. Boone's leadership is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Apono's business development, positioning the company for long-term success and innovation.

Before Apono, Boone served as Senior Director of Global Strategic Alliances and Business Development at Starburst, an AI and Data Analytics Platform Company, where he spearheaded strategic initiatives and drove growth through partnership programs across cloud and technology alliances. Prior to that, Boone was the Director of Cloud Alliances Business Development - US West at Rubrik, a cloud data management and security company. There, he played a pivotal role as a founding member of the company's cloud alliance program, which served as a leading driver in growth before the company's IPO. While at ServiceNow, he was responsible for go-to-market sales and re-launching their customer success program as a Client Success Executive.

"I'm thrilled to join Apono at such a pivotal moment in its growth. Strategic alliances and partnerships are key to scaling adoption, and Apono's innovative approach to automated, just-in-time access management creates a powerful opportunity for ecosystem expansion," said Boone Quesne, VP of Business Development and Alliances. "By deepening our cloud alliances, technology alliances and channel partnerships, we can accelerate innovation, help enterprises securely scale, and drive broader market adoption of Apono's unique value proposition."

Since securing $15.5 million in Series A funding last October, Apono has continued to focus on growth. Boone is key to this strategy, scaling Apono's go-to-market approach with a focus on channel partners, integrators, cloud, and tech/ISV alliances. He will develop Apono's inaugural partner program to build momentum and credibility, aligning partnerships to drive customer value and enhance engagement. Additionally, Boone will manage Apono's cloud alliance programs to foster mutual growth, identify new business opportunities, and drive market expansion. His strategic vision and leadership will strengthen Apono's market presence and deliver innovative solutions, positioning the company for continued success in the competitive cloud access management market. 

"Apono has experienced tremendous growth over the past year, and we're excited to welcome Boone to the team to continue that momentum," said Rom, CEO and Co-founder of Apono. "Boone's extensive experience in building and growing cloud alliance and partner programs will be pivotal in driving our business development and expanding our reach. His strategic vision and leadership will accelerate our growth and extend the agility and security made possible by the Apono platform to more customers."

For more information, visit the Apono website here: www.apono.io.

About Apono:

Founded in 2022 by Rom Carmel (CEO) and Ofir Stein (CTO), Apono leadership leverages over 20 years of combined expertise in Cybersecurity and DevOps Infrastructure. Apono's Cloud Privileged Access Platform offers companies Just-In-Time and Just-Enough privilege access, empowering organizations to seamlessly operate in the cloud by bridging the operational security gap in access management. Today, Apono's platform serves dozens of customers across the US, including Fortune 500 companies, and has been recognized in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management.

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