{"id":5571,"date":"2024-10-01T16:35:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T21:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/kevin-mandia-joins-expel-s-board-of-directors"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:35:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T21:35:18","slug":"kevin-mandia-joins-expels-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2024\/10\/01\/kevin-mandia-joins-expels-board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Mandia Joins Expel’s Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Herndon, VA, October 1, 2024 \u2014<\/span><\/span> <\/span>Expel<\/a><\/span>, the leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider, today announced cybersecurity industry luminary, Kevin Mandia, has joined its board of directors. The Mandiant founder brings over three decades of security leadership and venture capital expertise to help shepherd Expel into its next phase of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI believe you need an experienced founder that truly knows security to run a great security company. I met Dave nearly 30 years ago when we were computer crime investigators in the United States Air Force, and we have been committed to cybersecurity ever since. Dave was our first pick at Mandiant to lead our software business, our managed defense business, and much of our go-to-market teams. I witnessed Dave build and scale our business from the ground up with relentless focus on the outcomes for our customers,\u201d said Mandia, speaking about Dave Merkel, co-founder and CEO of Expel. \u201cI believe in Expel\u2019s leadership, products, and services, along with its commitment to solving critical security challenges for its customers, and that is what excites me as I join this remarkable team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mandia\u2019s board appointment comes as Expel continues its upward trajectory. Last year, Expel <\/span>strengthened strategic partnerships<\/a><\/span> with major global players in and around the security space, including <\/span>Wiz<\/a><\/span>, <\/span>Visa<\/a><\/span>, and, most recently, <\/span>modePUSH<\/a><\/span>, a leading incident response firm, to improve joint capabilities that meet a broader range of customer security needs. Expel\u2019s momentum includes 50% year-over-year revenue growth (FY23-FY24) and surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue, achieving \u201ccentaur status,\u201d as of FY24.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been lucky to call Kevin [Mandia] a mentor and a friend for much of my professional life, and I\u2019m honored to have his guidance again\u2014in this official capacity\u2014as we tackle this next chapter,\u201d said Dave Merkel. \u201cThe opportunity in MDR is massive, and Expel is uniquely qualified to lead the market. That Kevin is willing to come along for the ride as a board member tells me we\u2019re on the right path.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As rapidly advancing AI-powered technologies reshape the threat landscape for attackers and defenders alike, Expel remains confident and committed to accelerating its unique approach to cybersecurity. The company\u2019s customer base has grown by 67% since early 2023, and Expel holds an industry-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75\u2014a notoriously unforgiving scale. Expel\u2019s relentless focus on delivering measurable customer outcomes reflects in its impressive metrics:<\/span><\/p>\n

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