Recent Cybersecurity Appointments Highlight New Leadership in Security, Risk, and Technology

Dawn Zimmer – U.S. Department of Energy

Dawn Zimmer has been appointed Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy after serving as Acting CIO and Principal Deputy CIO. She will lead enterprise-wide IT and cybersecurity initiatives supporting DOE’s national mission, drawing on more than 25 years of leadership across federal agencies, academia and the private sector. (source)

Brian Blakley – Bellini Capital / ConnectSecure

Brian Blakley has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer for Bellini Capital and for its portfolio company ConnectSecure. He will lead cybersecurity strategy, workforce development and the expansion of ConnectSecure’s vulnerability management capabilities for MSPs, bringing more than 20 years of experience in enterprise risk, compliance and managed security operations. (source)

Scott Ingram – QC Ally

Scott Ingram has been appointed Chief Information Officer at QC Ally, where he will oversee technology strategy, cybersecurity, data governance and cloud infrastructure. Ingram, who previously served as Interim CIO, brings more than two decades of experience in cyber leadership and secure system modernization across mortgage, fintech and global technology sectors. (source)

Alexander Zelikovsky – 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

Alexander Zelikovsky has been appointed Chief Information Officer at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., where he will lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, data architecture and AI-driven digital transformation. Zelikovsky brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, and will drive modernization and secure customer-centric innovation across the company’s omnichannel brands. (source)

Nick Catherall – HESTA

Nick Catherall has been appointed General Manager of Information Security at HESTA, bringing more than two decades of financial-sector security experience, including CISO roles at CHUBB and AVIVA and senior security leadership at ANZ. He will guide the fund’s cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management strategy. (source)

Carole House – Darkstrike
Carole House has joined the Darkstrike board, bringing extensive experience as former Special Advisor to the White House National Security Council on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure and as NSC Director for Secure Digital Innovation. She adds deep expertise in national-level cyber strategy and intelligence. (source)

John Yaros – Darkstrike
John Yaros has been appointed to the Darkstrike board, adding extensive experience from the U.S. Treasury, the Senate Homeland Security Committee and leadership roles in financial regulation. He brings a strong background in cybersecurity, AI policy and risk oversight. (source)

David Epperson – Darkstrike
David Epperson has joined Darkstrike as Senior Advisor. A former Deputy CIO of the Executive Office of the President and former CIO and CISO at CISA, he also serves as CISO of H2O.ai. He brings decades of national-security cyber leadership. (source)

Mike Horton – Darkstrike
Mike Horton has been appointed Senior Advisor at Darkstrike. He spent nearly twenty years at the Department of Homeland Security as Chief Data Officer and Deputy CIO and now serves as VP of National Security at ASRC Federal, specializing in cybersecurity modernization and data governance. (source)

Mike Price – VulnCheck

Mike Price has joined VulnCheck as Vice President of Product and Engineering. Price previously served as Chief Technology Officer at ZeroFox and brings decades of cybersecurity leadership, spanning roles at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Foundstone, McAfee and multiple startups acquired by Symantec and ZeroFox. (source)

Darrell Keeling – Bronson Healthcare

Darrell Keeling has been appointed Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Operations at Bronson Healthcare. With more than 25 years of IT leadership, including a decade focused on healthcare IT and cybersecurity, he will guide the system’s technology strategy, infrastructure modernization and security programs. (source)

Erik Wrobel – Resilience

Erik Wrobel has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Resilience, overseeing product management, UX and engineering for the company's expanding cyber risk platform. Wrobel previously led product development at Blend and held leadership roles at Evernote and VMware. He will guide the evolution of solutions that help enterprises understand and manage cyber exposure. (source)

Ian Oppermann – ACCC

Dr Ian Oppermann has been appointed commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, bringing more than 30 years of experience in data science, digital identity, AI governance and technology standards. He previously chaired data standards for Digital ID and the Consumer Data Right and served as New South Wales’ inaugural chief data scientist. His appointment strengthens the ACCC’s oversight of data access, digital markets and AI-driven regulatory frameworks. (source)

Joseph Lenz – S&P Global Mobility

Joseph “Joedy” Lenz has been appointed Chief Information Officer of S&P Global Mobility, bringing more than 25 years of technology leadership experience. Lenz previously served as CTO at CARFAX, where he drove cloud modernization, established the company’s cybersecurity practice, and launched its AI and machine-learning center of excellence. He will lead technology, data architecture and security strategy as Mobility prepares to operate as a standalone public company. (source)

Stephen Leonard – Celerity
Stephen Leonard has joined Celerity as Advisor to the Board, supporting the firm’s expansion into the US IBM Power market and its cyber-recovery solution, Copy Assure. Leonard brings extensive leadership experience from IBM, including roles as CEO of IBM UK and General Manager of IBM Americas, along with senior positions at Kyndryl. He will guide Celerity’s strategy around cyber resilience and data-recovery services. (source)

Samir Orahovac – Cybersecurity Agency of Montenegro

Samir Orahovac has been appointed acting director of Montenegro’s Cybersecurity Agency, following his service on the government’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team. He will lead national cyber defense functions and oversee incident response capabilities as the country continues strengthening its cybersecurity posture. (source)

Yusuf Hashmi – Dell Technologies UAE
Dr. Yusuf Hashmi has joined Dell Technologies UAE as Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, where he will guide CXOs and security leaders on Zero Trust adoption, AI-driven security operations, and cyber resilience across hybrid cloud and OT/ICS environments. He brings experience from senior CISO and advisory roles, having led global cyber defense programs and initiatives spanning SSE, PAM, ITDR, SIEM modernization, and attack surface management. (source)

Siha On – GreyCyber Technologies
Siha On has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GreyCyber Technologies, the U.S.-based cybersecurity and AI firm behind the GreyCyber AI platform. He will lead global expansion, product rollout and strategic partnerships as the company develops new capabilities in phishing analysis, malicious-link detection and AI-driven security education. (source)

Anna Seacat – SideChannel

Anna Seacat has joined the Board of Directors at SideChannel, bringing marketing and technology leadership experience from DeepSeas, Proxy and IBM. She previously served as CMO of DeepSeas and has helped launch cybersecurity solutions and AI-driven platforms across regulated industries. Her appointment supports SideChannel’s strategic direction and the continued growth of its Enclave security platform. (source)

Manzar Abbas – Isgec Heavy Engineering

Manzar Abbas has been appointed Chief Information Officer at Isgec Heavy Engineering, bringing 25 years of experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. He previously held senior roles at Orient Electric, Rockman Industries, and Mother Dairy, and will lead initiatives spanning Industry 4.0, SAP S/4 Hana modernization, and enterprise security. (source)