Ivor Jenik
Ivor, the head of Brandsec’s growth team, is known for his intelligence, dynamic leadership and startup mentality, thriving in fast-paced environments. His approach emphasizes strong organizational values, team engagement, and integrity, especially in sales and business development. Ivor’s career spans over diverse B2B sales and go-to-market roles within the online technology sector, encompassing experiences in Australia, the UK, and the US. His global perspective and commitment to team development have been crucial in driving Brandsec’s success.
Skilled in engaging with senior stakeholders across various sectors, Ivor excels in building long-lasting business relationships. His personal interests, ranging from basketball and eSports to technology startups and social equality, reflect a well-rounded individual who adds significant value to Brandsec. Ivor’s leadership style and diverse experiences make him an invaluable asset to the company and the industry.
Niluka Welungoda
Niluka, with over 15 years of experience in domain name management, online brand management, and cybersecurity, is a highly driven and results-oriented Operations leader at Brandsec. Renowned for her exceptional relationship management skills, she combines operational expertise with strong interpersonal abilities, making her a key asset in complex strategic scenarios.
As the head of Brandsec’s Operations and Account Management teams, Niluka is crucial in managing domain name and online brand protection processes, from onboarding to ensuring top-quality service delivery. Her leadership not only drives smooth operational functionality but also sets high standards for her team and the company, fostering a culture of excellence and dedication. Niluka’s role as a leader and a role model significantly impacts the industry.
Joe Thymian
As our General Counsel with an international reputation, Joe Thymian excels in providing consulting services to corporations and mid-caps. He possesses a diverse skill set encompassing legal, commercial, product development, operations, sales, and marketing. Joe’s track record of delivering results is evident through his impactful roles at Mavenlink, Melbourne IT (ASX:MLB), Deloitte, and Randstad Group, among others. His extensive experience in managing large domain name management teams and leading business expansions across Australia and Asia highlights his strategic and leadership capabilities.
Joe played a key role in expanding several prominent brands into Asian markets, overseeing acquisitions and integrations within the region. He was instrumental in growing SLI’s business across the Asia Pacific. In 2019, Joe co-founded Brandsec, and under his guidance, the company has become a major player in the brand protection and security sector in the Asia Pacific. Joe holds a Law degree and a Master of Business, and he is a respected keynote speaker at IP and Security conferences across Asia. His vast network includes CEOs, CIOs, CSOs, Legal Counsels, and CMOs, further demonstrating his extensive influence and expertise in the field.
Ed Seaford
Ed has spent more than 20 years working at the intersection of domain name management, brand protection, and phishing protection. What drives him isn’t just the technical challenge, but the purpose of helping organisations protect their brand and customers from online abuse.
At Brandsec and Unphish, Ed leads the development of scalable technology designed to put organisations on a level playing field with industrial-scale bad actors. His focus is on building phishing detection and takedown systems that can operate at the same scale as the threats they are built to counter.
Hands-on with the technology and partnerships that power these solutions, Ed also believes in leading in a way that puts people first. Supporting and developing his team is, to him, just as critical as the products they build.
What Ed enjoys most is solving real problems. Every client faces different risks, and he is driven to create practical approaches that work in the field, not just on paper.
Outside of work, Ed values time with family and friends, staying active, and travelling when he can, especially to Italy.