Latin America Partner Summit 2026
Panama City, Panama | Hotel InterContinental Miramar Panama

An experienced finance executive in the software industry, Hoke leads Infoblox’s Finance, Procurement, IT and Business Operations functions. Before joining Infoblox in February 2018, he was CFO of Digital River. His prior experience includes divisional CFO roles at Groupon, Juniper Networks and Microsoft, as well as being a consultant with McKinsey and Accenture. He holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. View LinkedIn Profile

Daniel Brody is a senior product marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology. At Infoblox, he leads go-to-market strategy for the company’s emerging line of threat prevention and exposure management solutions. Before joining Infoblox, Daniel served as Director of Product Marketing at Cynerio, where he positioned the company’s healthcare-focused network security platform for acquisition by Axonius. He has also led product marketing efforts at Viam, NeuroBlade (later acquired by Amazon), Illusive (later acquired by Proofpoint), and Easy Solutions (acquired by Cyxtera and spun off as Appgate), driving messaging and go-to-market success across the US, Latin America, and Europe.

Tom Grimes is the Senior Director of Global Security Engineering at Infoblox. Tom brings over 25 years of networking and security experience. Previously, Tom has worked as a networking/security specialist for Cisco, Proofpoint, Carbon Black and Forsythe. Tom has a Masters in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Malware Analysis. With over 25 years of experience in developing security solutions for Service Providers, Public Sector and Enterprise customers, Tom helps customers not only understand the technical, but also the business impacts of cyber-attacks and how to help mitigate those threats, specifically with a focus on DNS.

Shawn Pearson is a senior technology sales leader with deep expertise in hyperscaler partnerships, cloud go-to-market strategy, and global team leadership. He currently serves as Director of Global Hyperscaler Sales at Infoblox, where he leads strategic engagement with major cloud providers to drive adoption of network, security, and automation solutions. Shawn brings decades of experience building and scaling high-performing sales and partner organizations across enterprise technology and cybersecurity. His background includes leadership roles at AWS, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, McAfee, Mimecast, Forcepoint, RSA, and EMC, where he consistently delivered growth through ecosystem development and cloud transformation.

An industry recognized and highly accomplished Global Channel Executive, Wealth of experience in partner and direct sales leadership, new market development, strategic planning, and organizational improvement. His proven track record of scaling start-up organizations and driving long-term growth for established global companies like HPE and EMC perfectly aligns with Infoblox's strategic growth objectives. George has an awesome reputation for driving innovative solutions to expand partner sales, grow market share, and generate award-winning results. His leadership capabilities and expertise have been recognized through accolades such as CRN’s #1 Channel Sales Leader for 2021 and #2 Channel Sales Leader for 2022 while at HPE. Gifted evangelist who utilizes storytelling to frame conversations and influence partner behavior.

Saul Escalante currently serves as Regional Director of Sales for Latin America at Infoblox, bringing more than two decades of experience in the technology sector, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and channel management. Throughout his career, he has led strategic initiatives at multinational companies such as Infoblox, McAfee, and Telefónica, building a strong reputation as a leader in business development and regional expansion. In his current role, Saul has been instrumental in strengthening Infoblox’s presence across key Latin American markets, driving trusted relationships with partners, service providers, and enterprise customers.

Ernesto Schettino is a devoted cybersecurity practitioner with more than 24 years of experience at both a consultative and field level in both public sector and private initiatives, primarily serving as a cybersecurity architect for networks integrating standardized, open-source technological solutions, and manufacturers' proprietary solutions to strengthen organizations' security posture.

Miguel Chara is a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, and partner enablement across the LATAM region. Throughout his career, he has specialized in cybersecurity, DDI modernization, and cloud transformation, helping organizations strengthen their network foundations and security posture. Currently serving as Manager, Sales Engineering LATAM at Infoblox, Miguel leads a regional team of Sales Engineers, driving business growth through strategic account planning, partner collaboration, and technical excellence. His leadership philosophy is people-focused — fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous development to deliver impactful results. With a strong background in cybersecurity and enterprise hybrid multicloud infrastructure, Miguel combines deep technical expertise with a strategic vision to help partners and customers navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape.