Cyber Job Moves: Global Security Leaders Shift Roles Across Tech, Government, and Healthcare
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Lorna Mahlock – U.S. Cyber Command
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command. Her confirmation elevates her to lieutenant general. Mahlock previously led the Cyber National Mission Force, overseeing hunt-forward operations and other offensive and defensive cyber missions. She earlier held senior roles at the National Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Directorate. (source)
Jason Voorheis – U.S. Department of the Air Force
Brig. Gen. Jason Voorheis has been appointed Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management at the U.S. Department of the Air Force. In this role, he oversees acquisition and technical alignment for the DAF Battle Network, integrating programs supporting secure decision-making, communications, and joint command systems. The appointment reflects continued investment in resilient, networked defense infrastructure across air, space, and coalition forces. (source)
Hayete Gallot – Microsoft
Hayete Gallot has returned to Microsoft to lead the company’s security organization as an executive vice president reporting to Satya Nadella. She previously served in commercial and security roles before leaving for Google Cloud in 2024. Her appointment comes as Microsoft continues restructuring its security governance following major cyber incidents and increased scrutiny of its defenses. (source)
Charlie Bell – Microsoft
Charlie Bell will move into a new individual contributor role focused on engineering quality after leading security initiatives since joining Microsoft in 2021. Bell will continue reporting to Nadella as the company adjusts leadership responsibilities within its security organization amid ongoing pressure to strengthen cyber resilience. (source)
Brandt Urban – Veeam Software
Brandt Urban has been elevated to Chief Business Development Officer at Veeam. His responsibilities include guiding long-term corporate strategy, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Urban previously led worldwide cloud sales at the company and has held senior leadership roles across major technology firms, including Microsoft and HPE. (source)
Tony Colon – Veeam Software
Tony Colon has been appointed Chief Customer Officer at Veeam. He will lead teams responsible for customer success, renewals, professional services, and global technical support. Colon brings extensive experience from customer leadership positions at ServiceNow, Cisco, and Salesforce. (source)
Michael Rau – Veeam Software
Michael Rau has joined Veeam as Vice President of Worldwide Partners. He will manage the company’s global partner ecosystem, including distribution, service providers, and strategic alliance programs. Veeam focuses on enterprise backup, recovery, and data security across cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Rau previously held partnership and sales roles at F5 and Cisco. (source)
Ayman Antoun – OpenText
OpenText has appointed Ayman Antoun as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 20, 2026, and he will also join the company’s board. OpenText develops platforms that help organizations govern and protect data used in business and AI systems. Antoun previously worked for over three decades at IBM. (source)
Anaëlle Gabrieli – Pernod Ricard
Anaëlle Gabrieli has been appointed global head of security at Pernod Ricard, taking responsibility for the group’s security strategy and crisis management posture worldwide. She will focus on protecting people, assets, and operations while strengthening resilience across a complex global environment. (source)
Yury Leonychev – Wallarm
Yury Leonychev has moved into the position of vice president of technology at Wallarm, where he will steer the company’s technical platform and set overall engineering direction. He will support team growth and strengthen coordination across DevOps, SRE, product engineering, and security functions. (source)
Dennis E. Leber – Erlanger Health System
Dennis E. Leber has stepped into the chief information security officer role at Erlanger Health System, leading cybersecurity strategy for the healthcare provider. His work will focus on strengthening risk management, governance, and protection of clinical and operational systems. Leber brings executive experience spanning Zero Trust, incident response, privacy, and board-level security leadership. (source)
Luke Gardiner – Logicalis Australia
Luke Gardiner has taken on the role of principal for Technology Assurance Services at Logicalis Australia, leading advisory work tied to regulatory compliance and cyber resilience. He will support financial services and other regulated sectors in translating obligations into practical uplift programs. Gardiner brings more than 20 years of experience spanning resilience, consulting, and security advisory leadership. (source)
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