The People Behind the Platform

Based in London, UK. 30+ years selling into international government, military, and intelligence organizations, as well as financial services, telecommunications, and oil & gas. Prior leadership roles at Ripjar (global threat detection), SS8, Narus (network intelligence), and Equiis Technologies — deep expertise in security and intelligence technology markets across NATO-allied and Five Eyes nations.

Based in Tokyo. 25+ years in enterprise technology with leadership roles at Oracle, DataRobot (Japan Country Manager), IBM, Netezza, and DataStax. Leads Japan market entry and JSDF engagement — key to Indo-Pacific defense modernization and "assured cooperation" with allied forces.

25+ years in cybersecurity post-sales leadership (Claroty, Cybereason, Check Point). Leads global Technical Account Management, professional services, support & partner enablement — maximizing customer value, adoption, and retention for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

25+ years driving GTM strategy across cybersecurity, physical security, and defense within national security, technology and global growth. Began on Capitol Hill in the U.S. Senate shaping policy, advancing into government affairs at Intel, leading initiatives across the Dept. of State, immigration, and labor programs. Led global marketing and $1B sales channel at Honeywell Aerospace. VP Global Marketing at Identiv (physical/digital security).

15+ years scaling people operations and talent strategy in cybersecurity and enterprise technology. Previously VP People Operations at Flashpoint (threat intelligence); earlier, Director of People Operations at Risk Based Security (acquired by Flashpoint). Experienced in hiring, developing, and retaining staff with security clearances. Ensures Mattermost attracts top-tier national security and critical infrastructure talent across a global, remote-first workforce.

25+ years in finance at high-growth technology companies. Most recently Chief Accounting Officer at MNTN, Inc.; previously CFO at xMatters, Inc. Earlier career includes key roles in the IPOs of OpenTable and E-LOAN. Leads financial operations, FP&A, strategic planning, and growth objectives across Mattermost's global entities.

Two decades of leadership across legal, public sector, and business operations. Former attorney at Latham & Watkins and Cleary Gottlieb. Manages corporate legal, compliance, IP, and international subsidiary governance across Mattermost's global entities serving defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets.

Experienced finance operator with prior roles at MNTN, Everbridge/xMatters (supported $240M M&A), and Kovarus. Owns accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and NetSuite administration — critical to FP&A rigor and investor due diligence readiness.