Avast  has announced the appointment of Marc Botham as VP of Worldwide Channel & Alliances, Avast Business. Botham joined Avast six months prior as Regional Director for the UK and Ireland and has quickly progressed to managing Avast's network of channel partners across the globe. Botham has over 20 years' experience, having worked as Senior Director for SMB Sales EMEA at Symantec, Senior Director of UK Channels at Microsoft, and most recently as Managing Director of UK & Ireland at Quest. An accomplished sales and channel director, Botham will use his experience to accelerate the growth of Avast's Channel & Alliances network. Botham and his team are focused on delivering continued support for customers and partners. New initiatives include referral programs to help partners grow their businesses and reshaping the partner program so that it appeals to a broader range of partner types. Enhanced support is also being provided during the current COVID-19 crisis. Botham will report directly to Anthony O'Mara, VP Sales, Avast Business, and will manage a global team from Avast's office in London, UK.