Exabeam announced the appointment of Mike Byron as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Byron joins Exabeam with a strong background spanning over two decades in global finance organizations, particularly within high-growth SaaS enterprises, which positions him as an asset in navigating the complexities of the evolving tech landscape.
He previously served as SVP of Strategic Finance and FP&A at Mimecast, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company after its IPO, leading acquisitions, and driving its successful $5.8 billion sale to private equity firm Permira in 2022.
Byron has also held key leadership positions at Rapid7, Parexel International, and Millipore Corporation, where he built out financial systems, drove strategic alignment for operational excellence, and supported business expansions.
Additionally, he has held key finance leadership positions at Rapid7, Parexel International, and Millipore Corporation, where he implemented comprehensive financial frameworks, fostered strategic alignment for operational excellence, and enabled business growth initiatives.
Byron’s arrival at Exabeam coincides with a crucial period marked by momentum following the recent merger with LogRhythm. In his capacity as CFO, he will spearhead the global financial planning and analysis division, focusing on refining financial processes, establishing a cohesive CFO organization, and underpinning the company’s aggressive growth trajectory.
“Mike’s cybersecurity market experience and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and optimize operations for growth makes him an invaluable addition to Exabeam,” said Chris O’Malley, CEO of Exabeam. “His expertise in educating leadership on critical performance insights and aligning financial strategies with long-term business goals will be instrumental as we continue to scale and deliver on our mission to empower security teams with advanced threat detection, investigation, and response solutions.”
“Joining Exabeam at this pivotal moment is an exciting opportunity to help elevate its already powerful impact on the cybersecurity space,” said Mike Byron. “I look forward to helping drive the company’s financial and operational success while enabling customers to stay ahead of adversaries in the evolving threat landscape effectively.”
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