KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management (HRM), announced it has hired experienced IT executive Joel Kemmerer as the new chief information officer (CIO) to help lead critical digital transformation initiatives.
Kemmerer is a veteran IT executive and CIO, with over 30 years of experience in various IT leadership positions for technology companies such as N-able Inc., SolarWinds, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and others. Kemmerer earned his bachelor of business administration from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas and his master of business administration from the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Previously, his organization was the recipient of a 2022 American Business Awards Gold Stevie for Information Technology Department of the Year.
“As a bridge builder and connector, Joel is able to translate complex technology ecosystems to be consumable by all users,” said Bryan Palma, CEO, KnowBe4. “He brings unique business acumen to KnowBe4 and we are excited to welcome him to the team for this critical role in our growing company.”
Kemmerer commented: “Joining KnowBe4 as CIO, my plan is to reimagine how we deliver value to our customers, embed operational excellence in everything we do, and empower our teams to transform and innovate at every level. I look forward to helping KnowBe4 accelerate its strategic vision and drive meaningful change that positions us for long-term success.”
View the announcement here.
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KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps to strengthen security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven ‘best-of-suite’ platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness & compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents, and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 utilizes personalized and relevant cybersecurity protection content, tools and techniques to mobilize workforces to transform from the largest attack surface to an organization’s biggest asset. More info at knowbe4.com.
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