Our executive leadership team
Our international executive team brings together a breadth of experience from across a range of relevant industries and geographic markets, blending a broad skill set that draws leadership expertise from government and intelligence communities as well as high-growth technology businesses. The team has a collective track record in building and scaling successful organizations and is responsible for delivering on Darktrace’s business strategy and technology vision.
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Poppy Gustafsson OBE
Chief Executive Officer
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Poppy Gustafsson OBE
Chief Executive Officer
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Cathy Graham
Chief Financial Officer
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Cathy Graham
Chief Financial Officer
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Jack Stockdale OBE
Chief Technology Officer
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Jack Stockdale OBE
Chief Technology Officer
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Nicole Eagan
Chief Strategy Officer, AI Officer
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Nicole Eagan
Chief Strategy Officer, AI Officer
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Denise Walter
Chief Revenue Officer
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Denise Walter
Chief Revenue Officer
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Carolyn Esser
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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Carolyn Esser
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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Jill Popelka
Chief Operating Officer
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Jill Popelka
Chief Operating Officer
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Mike Beck
Global CISO
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Mike Beck
Global CISO
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James Sporle
General Counsel
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James Sporle
General Counsel
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Max Heinemeyer
Chief Product Officer
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Max Heinemeyer
Chief Product Officer
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Chris Kozup
Chief Marketing Officer
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Chris Kozup
Chief Marketing Officer
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David Smith
Chief People Officer
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David Smith
Chief People Officer
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