Cyber Job Moves: Leadership Updates for Cybersecurity, AI, and Enterprise Security
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Hagit Ynon – Pentera
Hagit Ynon has been named Chief Financial Officer at Pentera, joining the cybersecurity company as it continues its global expansion. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer at WalkMe, where she helped lead the company’s Nasdaq IPO and its $1.5 billion acquisition by SAP. Earlier, she spent nearly two decades at NICE, rising to Vice President of Finance, after starting her career at PwC. In her new role, she will oversee Finance, IT, Legal, and Revenue Operations. (source)
Nate Fick – Eos Energy Enterprises
Nate Fick has joined the Board of Directors at Eos Energy Enterprises as an independent director, bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity and digital policy. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy and has held leadership roles across technology and national security. Fick will also serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, supporting the company’s focus on secure and resilient energy infrastructure. (source)
Pratik Shah – OPSWAT
Pratik Shah has been appointed Managing Director, India and SAARC at OPSWAT, as the company strengthens its presence in the region. He brings extensive experience in cybersecurity, enterprise sales, and regional business expansion, with a track record of building partnerships and scaling operations. His focus will include key sectors such as financial services, government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. (source)
Anita Sheridan-Roddick – Baidam
Anita Sheridan-Roddick has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer at Baidam, taking on a newly created role within the cybersecurity provider’s executive team. She was promoted from National Sales Director, a position she assumed after joining the company in 2025. Sheridan-Roddick brings extensive experience in cybersecurity sales and will lead revenue strategy as the company expands its Security Operations Centre and professional services business. (source)
Kristy Nordmann – Innocent Lives Foundation
Kristy Nordmann has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at the Innocent Lives Foundation, succeeding founder Chris Hadnagy. She most recently served as Chief Growth Officer at Wrapmate and has over two decades of experience in technology, compliance, and cybersecurity. Nordmann has held senior operating roles focused on scaling organizations. In this role, she will lead the nonprofit’s mission to combat online child exploitation through cybersecurity-driven investigations. (source)
Rahul Kashyap – Dispersive
Rahul Kashyap has joined the Board of Directors at Dispersive, bringing deep expertise in cybersecurity and secure networking. He currently serves as GM/VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Arista Networks and previously led Awake Security as President and Chief Executive Officer. Kashyap has been instrumental in developing AI-based endpoint and network security technologies and holds multiple patents in the field. (source)
Bashar Abouseido – TENEX.AI
Bashar Abouseido is the new President at TENEX.AI, bringing over two decades of enterprise cybersecurity leadership to the role. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Charles Schwab, where he led cybersecurity strategy and risk management across the organization. Prior to that, he held security roles at Thomson Reuters and Rockwell Automation. (source)
Riccardo Guarino – CBA
Riccardo Guarino has been appointed Counsel at the law firm CBA, strengthening compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity practice. He joins from a large-scale retail company, where he served as General Counsel, advising on legal, regulatory, and organisational risk management. Guarino brings expertise in corporate compliance, privacy regulations, governance, and GDPR compliance. (source)
Tajudeen Ahmed – Ouranos Technologies
Tajudeen Ahmed has been named the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ouranos Technologies. He brings over 25 years of experience in consulting, banking, manufacturing, and capital markets, with roles at organisations including KPMG, Zenith Bank, and BUA Group. The move comes as Ouranos Technologies expands its focus on enterprise technology delivery, cybersecurity innovation, and strategic partnerships across Africa. (source)
Poupak Modirassari Enbom – Yubico
Poupak Modirassari Enbom has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Yubico, as the cybersecurity company looks to accelerate its global growth and market leadership. She brings extensive experience in cybersecurity and identity security, and has led global go-to-market organizations in sales and marketing. Enbom will lead with a focus on strengthening executive engagement and advancing passwordless authentication adoption. (source)
Masakiyo Furudate – New Relic
Masakiyo Furudate has joined New Relic as Group Vice President, Head of New Relic Japan. He previously served as President and Representative Director at Veeam Software Japan, where he established the business as a market leader in data protection. Furudate brings extensive leadership experience from his work at IBM, Microsoft, Red Hat, and F5 Networks. (source)
Ramtin Rasoulinezhad – Aegis Critical Energy
Ramtin Rasoulinezhad has taken over as Chief Executive Officer at Aegis Critical Energy, as the company advances its hybrid energy and defense-focused technology. He brings experience in designing secure, high-reliability energy systems for utilities, oil and gas, and marine sectors. Rasoulinezhad has worked on hybrid power systems, advanced energy storage, and cybersecurity-integrated architectures, including quantum-enabled security approaches. (source)
Simon Tso – Aegis Critical Energy
Simon Tso has been named Chief Financial Officer at Aegis Critical Energy. He is the principal of Athena Chartered Professional Accountant Ltd. and co-founder of Zeus Capital Ltd., bringing experience in financial reporting, valuation, and corporate advisory. Tso holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from UBC Sauder School of Business and is both a CFA charter holder and a Chartered Professional Accountant. (source)
Kaori Nieda – Dragos
Kaori Nieda has joined Dragos as Country Manager for Japan, marking the company’s expansion in a key industrial cybersecurity market. She brings more than two decades of experience in threat intelligence, network security, and SaaS, with a track record of scaling security businesses in Japan. Nieda most recently served as Country Manager at Amplitude Analytics GK. In this role, she will drive growth, strengthen customer relationships. (source)
Sam Mathew – Microland
Sam Mathew has taken over as Chief Executive Officer at Microland, following his tenure as President, where he led key global markets. He played a central role in strengthening customer relationships with the company’s focus on AI, and automation. In his new role, he will lead the company’s global business and drive growth, with a focus on innovation and AI-led transformation. (source)
Laxmi Nageswari – Cloud Box Technologies
Laxmi Nageswari has stepped into the role of Chief AI Officer at Cloud Box Technologies, as the company advances its AI-first strategy. She will lead AI strategy, innovation, and partnerships, integrating artificial intelligence across cybersecurity, automation, and cloud services. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s three-pillar AI framework, including AI-driven cybersecurity, scalable AI models, and a Centre of Excellence for governance and innovation. (source)
Suhas Desai – Embee Software
Suhas Desai has joined Embee Software as President & Business Head – Cyber Security & Managed Services. He brings experience in cybersecurity, having held senior roles in digital security and advisory functions. Desai will lead the company’s cybersecurity strategy and expand its managed services portfolio across the Indian market. He will focus on enhancing security capabilities and driving growth in cyber-led services. (source)
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