Cyber Job Moves: Industry Veterans and Technology Leaders Take on New Board and Executive Roles | Week of August 2 – 8
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Konstantinos Dolkas – Hack The Box
Konstantinos Dolkas became Chief Technology Officer at Hack The Box, overseeing engineering, technology strategy, platform architecture, and product delivery. He brings nearly 20 years of technology leadership experience spanning cybersecurity, software-as-a-service, mobility, and insurance. Before taking this role, Dolkas served as Chief Technology Officer at OWNR Deutschland. At Hack The Box, he will also guide engineering operations and the continued development of its cybersecurity training platform. (source)
Christine Bartlett – Hack The Box
Christine Bartlett has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at Hack The Box after serving as Vice President of Marketing since 2025. She will lead global marketing, including brand, communications, product marketing, demand generation, and go-to-market strategy. Before Hack The Box, Bartlett served as Chief Marketing Officer at SonicWall and has held senior marketing leadership positions at Cisco. Her background spans cybersecurity marketing, global communications, product positioning, and enterprise growth strategy. (source)
Anneliese McDowell – Interactive
Anneliese McDowell became Managing Director of Cyber Security at Interactive. She joins from CyberCX, where she most recently served as Executive Director of Strategy and Consulting. McDowell has held senior leadership roles at Telstra and Accenture, focusing on cyber resilience, strategy, and large-scale transformation programs. In her new position, she will lead active defence, digital forensics, incident response, advisory services, and a 24/7 sovereign Security Operations Centre. (source)
Mike Besecker – Omega Systems
Mike Besecker will be the Chief Revenue Officer at Omega Systems after joining the company in late 2025 in the newly created role. He brings more than 25 years of revenue leadership experience across the technology sector. Before Omega, Besecker served as Chief Revenue Officer at Momentus Technologies and IronEdge Group. In his current role, he will oversee the company's go-to-market strategy across the healthcare and financial services sectors. His background spans enterprise sales, revenue operations, and business growth for technology organizations. (source)
Andy Schultz – Omega Systems
Andy Schultz is the new Chief Financial Officer at Omega Systems, overseeing the company's financial strategy, planning, and operations. He previously served as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Altor Solutions. Schultz brings more than two decades of experience in finance, accounting, and audit across private equity-backed businesses. In his new role, he will support Omega Systems' continued growth following recent investment and acquisition activity. (source)
Mary Knotts – Omega Systems
Mary Knotts was appointed Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Omega Systems after joining the company through its acquisition of PEAKE Technology Partners. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer at PEAKE, where she led operational initiatives across the organization. Knotts brings more than 20 years of experience in IT service delivery, governance, risk, and compliance. At Omega Systems, she will lead integration efforts and strategic growth initiatives. Her background spans operational leadership and compliance-focused technology services for regulated industries. (source)
John Klein – Omega Systems
John Klein joined Omega Systems as Vice President of Service Delivery in November 2025, leading the company's professional and managed services organizations. Before Omega, he spent 25 years at Cisco in leadership roles spanning engineering, product management, and relationship management. Klein helped drive service standardization and operational efficiency across the business. His background combines technical leadership with extensive experience in enterprise service operations. (source)
Joel Rotunda – Omega Systems
Joel Rotunda was appointed Vice President of Channel and Alliances at Omega Systems. He has over 15 years of experience in managed services and channel leadership. Before joining Omega, Rotunda built and expanded a global partner network that delivered sustained year-over-year growth. In his new role, he will oversee channel partnerships and alliances supporting the company's managed IT and cybersecurity business. His background spans partner strategy, business development, and ecosystem growth across the technology sector. (source)
Dave DeWalt – Air
Dave DeWalt joined the Board of Directors at Air. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of NightDragon, a venture capital and advisory firm focused on cybersecurity, defense, and artificial intelligence companies. DeWalt has served as Chief Executive Officer of McAfee, FireEye, and Documentum. He has also held more than 40 board positions, including roles at Delta Air Lines and Exelon, and previously served as vice chair of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. (source)
Amit Shukla – FIAT India Automobiles
Amit Shukla was appointed Chief Information Officer at FIAT India Automobiles. He has served as Vice President – IT (CIO) at Crystal Crop Protection and held senior technology leadership roles at Mankind Pharma, Kirloskar Brothers, RSPL Group, Finolex Industries, Tata Technologies, Trident Group, IBM India, and Videocon Industries. He brings nearly three decades of experience spanning enterprise IT, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, SAP modernization, and data governance across multiple industries. (source)
Namrita Mahindro – Lumax World
Namrita Mahindro will be the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Lumax World. She brings expertise in enterprise IT, technology strategy, cybersecurity, data governance, and business transformation. Starting her career as a Japanese language translator, Mahindro built a distinguished career through senior technology and digital leadership roles at Mahindra Group, Aditya Birla Group, and now Lumax World. She will oversee digital infrastructure modernization, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and data-driven business initiatives across the organization. (source)
Brian Gumbel – Armadin
Brian Gumbel joined Armadin as Chief Revenue Officer. He has served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Dataminr, where he helped expand the company's artificial intelligence platform into cybersecurity. Gumbel was President and Chief Revenue Officer at Armis, helping scale the company from an early-stage startup into a leading cyber asset management provider. He has held leadership positions at Forescout Technologies, Tanium, McAfee, and Cisco. With more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, Gumbel brings extensive expertise in revenue growth, and go-to-market strategy. (source)
Maury Pipkin – Finance of America
Maury Pipkin joined Finance of America as Chief Information Security Officer. He has served as Chief Information Security Officer at RealPage, following earlier CISO roles at Stearns Lending and Caliber Home Loans. Pipkin also held senior information security leadership positions at Guaranteed Rate and Electronic Transaction Consultants, building cybersecurity programs across financial services and enterprise technology. He has led IT operations and information security at eGistics and held technology leadership roles at Cisco Systems, NexGen City, and Calamari Software. (source)
Michael Weissman – Malwarebytes
Michael Weissman was appointed to the Board of Directors at Malwarebytes, bringing extensive leadership experience across financial technology, digital media, and consumer technology. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Netspend, leading the prepaid and debit payments company. Weissman was Chief Executive Officer of SoundCloud and Chief Operating Officer of Vimeo, where he helped drive business transformation and subscription growth. He is also a partner at ForgeLight, an investment firm focused on consumer, media, and technology companies. (source)
Joey Klein – Malwarebytes
Joey Klein takes on the role of Senior Vice President of Product at Malwarebytes, leading product strategy and development for the company's consumer cybersecurity platform. Before Malwarebytes, he led product organizations at Hippo Insurance and Green Chef. He has helped guide Hippo through its transition to a publicly traded company and supported Green Chef through its acquisition by HelloFresh. Klein has held a product leadership role at Disney, where he managed social and mobile game teams and launched a Marvel's Avengers mobile title. (source)
Matthew Dimmick – STV
Matthew Dimmick was promoted to Vice President and Senior Security Development Director at STV. He has nearly 30 years of experience in security, risk management, and technology protection programs. Dimmick has led security consulting at MSA Security and developed security and compliance programs for critical infrastructure and enterprise environments. Before entering the consulting field, he served as a Military Police K-9 Handler in the U.S. Army, later progressing into security leadership and risk management roles across government and industry.(source)
Parthasarathi Periaswamy – Karnataka Bank, India
Parthasarathi Periaswamy was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) on the Board of Karnataka Bank, one of India's private sector banks. As an independent director, he will bring expertise in cybersecurity, technology governance, and digital transformation to the bank's board. He brings more than three decades of experience in technology and cybersecurity, including serving as Chief Information Security Officer and Chief General Manager (IT) at the Reserve Bank of India, where he helped shape national cybersecurity frameworks. (source)
Gabriel Maheu – Cribl
Gabriel Maheu takes on the position of Regional Sales Manager – Enterprise Quebec at Cribl. He most recently worked as an Enterprise Account Executive at Databricks, where he supported data and AI customers across the region and earned President’s Club recognition after exceeding his annual target. Earlier, Maheu spent more than four years at Check Point Software Technologies, progressing from Renewal Manager to Enterprise Account Manager while driving new customer acquisition and account growth. His prior experience at Tundra Technical Solutions and Vidéotron adds a broader foundation in enterprise technology sales, territory development, and customer relationship management. (source)
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