Fastly, a global edge cloud platform, has appointed Rachel Ler as Area Vice President of Asia, overseeing operations in ASEAN, Greater China, and South Korea. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology, Ler will focus on regional growth, localisation, and enhancing digital experiences for customers.
Ler’s appointment is part of Fastly’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Asia’s diverse markets. Nicola Gerber, Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan at Fastly, highlighted Ler’s extensive experience and understanding of the region as key assets. “Having Rachel onboard reinforces Fastly’s commitment to deliver the Fastly experience even closer to our customers,” Gerber stated.
Ler has previously held senior roles at Commvault and Versa Networks, where she successfully drove growth through customer-focused strategies and strong partner ecosystems. Her new role at Fastly will involve modernising digital platforms, enhancing application security, and delivering low-latency experiences across the region.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Ler said, “What excites me most about joining Fastly is its authenticity and its passion for building a faster, safer, and more engaging internet.” She aims to leverage Fastly’s engineering strength to meet the rising digital expectations in the region.
Fastly’s continued investment in regional leadership aims to provide localised expertise and high-performance digital infrastructure, supporting its broader strategy of edge cloud innovation and international expansion.
