Avast announced the creation of two new roles key to advancing its business strategy in Identity and Corporate Development. Charles Walton joins Avast to lead the development of Avast's identity strategy in the role of Senior Vice President & General Manager, Identity. Paul Carter has been appointed to the role of Global Head of Corporate Development and will join the Company on July 1. Charles Walton will lead Digital Identity Products: Walton, formerly Senior Vice President, Digital Identity Products, at Mastercard, has over 25 years' experience in privacy, security and identity and will be developing Avast's identity strategy as the company expands its expertise and innovation in privacy and identity products. In the role, he will define product strategy, research and development, and the distribution model. Paul Carter will lead Avast's M&A practice: Carter joins Avast's corporate development team in the role of Global Head of Corporate Development, bringing over two decades of experience building and leading corporate development teams at FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the financial services, data, technology, and business services sectors. His key focus will be to develop and execute Avast's long-term identity strategy, including acquisitions and partnerships in alignment with Mr. Walton.