Cybersecurity Industry Sees Key Executive Appointments Driving AI and Defense Innovation

Matthew Cowell – Nozomi Networks
Former Dragos executive Matthew Cowell has joined Nozomi Networks as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. He will lead cybersecurity-focused partnerships and expand alliances across OT, IoT, and critical infrastructure sectors to strengthen Nozomi’s cyber defense ecosystem. (source)

Tyson Gerhold – Nozomi Networks
Tyson Gerhold has been appointed Vice President of Global Partner and Channel Sales at Nozomi Networks. He will drive global channel strategy and sales operations to support the company’s growth in industrial and IoT cybersecurity markets. (source)

Lana Remedi – Wotton Kearney

Cyber specialist Lana Remedi has joined Wotton Kearney as Partner, strengthening the firm’s Cyber, Technology, and Privacy practice. A nationally recognized leader in cyber law and incident response, she brings deep experience in managing high-stakes data breach investigations and advising on digital risk and privacy compliance. (source)

Howard Shortt – Grant Thornton

Howard Shortt has been appointed Cyber Partner in Grant Thornton’s advisory practice in Ireland. He will advise organizations on cybersecurity risk management, incident response, infrastructure protection, and regulatory compliance across multiple markets. (source)

Lisa Hunt – Viatel Technology Group
Lisa Hunt has joined Viatel Technology Group as Microsoft Practice Director, where she will lead cloud transformation and cybersecurity-aligned initiatives through Microsoft Azure solutions. Her focus is on helping enterprises eliminate licensing waste and enhance security across Microsoft environments. (source)

Jonny Moura – Viatel Technology Group
Jonny Moura has been appointed Head of Technical Innovation at Viatel Technology Group. He will drive secure digital transformation and cloud modernization efforts, advancing Viatel’s cybersecurity and resilience agenda for Microsoft-based infrastructures. (source)

Michael Anjard-Hummel – Verdane
Michael Anjard-Hummel has joined Verdane’s Elevate team as Chief Product & Technology Officer, focusing on cybersecurity, data, and technology growth for B2C portfolio companies. He will support Verdane’s investments by strengthening digital resilience and product security capabilities. (source)

Sascha Alber – Verdane
Sascha Alber has been appointed Chief Product & Technology Officer for B2B businesses within Verdane’s Elevate team. He will help scale technology-driven SaaS firms and enhance their cybersecurity posture and platform security. (source)

Robi Gone – IFS

Robi Gone has been appointed Chief Information Officer at IFS, where he will lead the company’s global IT and digital transformation strategy. With prior leadership experience at Shell, Deloitte, and Accenture, he brings expertise in enterprise modernization, performance systems, and cybersecurity integration. (source)

Mrinal Srivastava – Satcom Infotech

Mrinal Srivastava has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Satcom Infotech, a value-added distributor in the cybersecurity domain. He will lead technology strategy and innovation, focusing on AI-driven defense, Zero Trust architectures, and enterprise cybersecurity modernization. (source)

Sridhar Jayanthi – NetSPI

Sridhar Jayanthi has been appointed Interim Chief Product and Technology Officer at NetSPI. With over two decades of cybersecurity experience, he will drive the company’s PTaaS platform growth and strengthen its global leadership in proactive security testing and digital resilience. (source)

Suman Raju – Darktrace
Suman Raju has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Darktrace, where he will lead financial strategy and capital planning as the company expands its AI-driven cybersecurity operations under private equity ownership. (source)

Hein Hellemons – Darktrace
Hein Hellemons has joined Darktrace as Chief Revenue Officer, where he will oversee global sales, marketing, customer success, and channel operations. Bringing leadership experience from KnowBe4, VMware, AWS, and Microsoft, he will drive the company’s expansion for its AI-based cybersecurity solutions.  (source)

Hitesh Patel – Valvoline Inc.

Hitesh Patel has been appointed Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Officer at Valvoline Inc., where he will lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity operations, and digital transformation initiatives. (source)

Joe Smolarski – WatchGuard Technologies

Joe Smolarski has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity. He will lead the company’s next phase of growth focused on MSP-centered platform innovation, AI adoption, and partner-driven expansion. (source)