The German-based IT security provider gateProtect AG is driving its growth plans forward with an expanded management team. With effect from February 1, the new CEO is Dr. Peter Smeets. Also, Stephan Ziegler has been appointed as the company’s new CTO. As a result of gateProtect’s vigorous international growth, the company has created a new board position called Sales and Global Expansion. Dennis Monner, who has been gateProtect’s CEO up to now, will head up this new area for the company. The management team also includes Dr. Reinhard Festag, who has held the CFO position since last year.