When the company was bought by McAfee five years later, another career transition followed — I moved into
my next role of general manager and worldwide chief technology officer (CTO) at McAfee.
Michael East, the
general manager of its Australian and Asian business, has been confirmed as the new deputy chief executive, and will take on an increasing
role in the business over the
next few months in preparation
of taking over when Schaafsma steps down.