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Bob Parker named CFO as Swimlane accelerates AI growth

Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Bob Parker has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Swimlane, as the company addresses the rising demand for AI-enhanced automation in security operations.

Parker brings a wealth of financial and business leadership experience to his new role at Swimlane. He has a strong background in scaling revenue, building teams, and exceeding financial targets. His previous roles include serving as the Chief Financial Officer at SentinelOne, where he played a significant role in building out the company's operational and financial infrastructure during its pre-IPO phase, contributing to a twelvefold increase in the company's valuation. Additionally, Parker held the position of CFO at Circulor and SnapLogic and led corporate financial planning and analysis at NetApp. He is also a member of the board of directors at Vali Cyber.

James Brear, Chief Executive Officer of Swimlane, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointment stating, "Bob is a seasoned financial pro with a proven track record scaling high-growth technology companies and I'm excited to welcome him to our leadership team. Bob joins Swimlane at a pivotal time as automation and AI become the focal point of security operations. He is the perfect addition to help us chart the next phase of our growth and advance our financial modeling for the future."

Parker's appointment aligns with Swimlane's ongoing strong growth and the increased demand for its AI-enhanced security automation platform. The company, which is considered the largest and fastest-growing independent security automation firm, has gained the trust of over 40 Fortune 500 companies, 26 U.S. federal agencies, and five of the top 10 global solutions integrators.

Upon joining Swimlane, Parker commented, "Joining Swimlane is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of security operations around automation. Seeing how the company's cutting-edge automation platform is already transforming the security industry, I knew I had to be a part of it. I look forward to building on the company's success and working closely with Jim, Cody and the leadership team to further accelerate Swimlane's growth trajectory."

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