Cyber Job Moves: Cybersecurity Leaders Advance Digital Trust and Security Strategy | Week of July 26 – August 1
Dr. Barry Childe – Datavault AI
Dr. Barry Childe became Chief Information Security Officer at Datavault AI. Childe brings over 40 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, high-performance computing, and distributed-ledger technology. He co-founded quantum-encryption company Arqit and contributed to enterprise platforms including R3 Corda and We.Trade. At HSBC, he served as a Distinguished Engineer and directed blockchain and technology innovation initiatives for the bank. His career also includes senior technology positions at Barclays Capital, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and VMware. (source)
Prem Hareesh – Sectigo
Prem Hareesh has joined as Corporate Chief Technology Officer at Sectigo, from Experian, where he served as Chief Technology Officer for the North American Commercial, Fraud & Identity division. Hareesh also held the CTO role at Spireon, overseeing the redevelopment of the company's technology platform and customer-facing applications. He has also worked at Cisco, building and leading a cloud-based Video as a Service streaming platform. His background spans enterprise platforms, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, identity, and fraud prevention. (source)
Stacy O'Mara – Armadin
Stacy O'Mara is the Chief Policy Officer and Director of Global Government Affairs at Armadin. She has served as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Services at Venable LLP, and has also held senior government affairs positions at Mandiant, Google Public Sector, and FireEye. O'Mara has supported cybersecurity programs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and advised federal agencies on cyber procurement and policy matters. At Armadin, she will oversee engagement with governments, defense organizations, regulators, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide. (source)
Shrikant Iyer – Aditya Birla Capital
Shrikant Iyer became Head of Cyber Security at Aditya Birla Capital, leading cybersecurity efforts across the financial services group. He recently served as Chief Information Security Officer at Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company, directing enterprise information security and cyber risk initiatives. Iyer has held the CISO position at Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers, and his career also includes information security roles at BSEIndia, HDFC Bank, Hexaware Technologies, Cybercom Group, ControlCase, and Defigo Services. (source)
Ahmad Al Bastaki – Dubai Airports
Ahmad Al Bastaki joined Dubai Airports as Vice President, Technology Operations and Cybersecurity, overseeing technology operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and service management. He will help strengthen the airport's digital capabilities while supporting secure and resilient technology operations across its facilities. His responsibilities include technology infrastructure, operational resilience, and cybersecurity within the Business Technology division. Al Bastaki will contribute to technology-enabled airport management while helping enhance operational performance and cybersecurity. (source)
Nikolas Kalogirou – Cyble
Nikolas Kalogirou took on the role of Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand at Cyble. He has served as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Gigamon. Kalogirou was Country Manager for ANZ at Recorded Future, expanding the company's presence in the cyber threat intelligence market. He has also held senior sales positions at BlackBerry, Cofense, and FraudWatch International, supporting cybersecurity and digital risk solutions. Before moving into cybersecurity, he held commercial leadership roles at Macquarie Telecom, Vodafone, Hutchison 3G, Telstra, and Kodak Australasia. (source)




