KnowBe4 Appoints Bryan Palma As New Leader

Company - People | May 01, 2025 | EIN

KnowBe4 Appoints Bryan Palma As New Leader

Human risk management specialist KnowBe4 has announced that Bryan Palma will become its president and CEO effective May 5th, succeeding founder and current CEO Stu Sjouwerman, who moves to the role of executive chairman. Palma brings extensive industry experience, having previously served as CEO of Trellix, formerly FireEye and McAfee Enterprise. His career includes leadership roles at notable organizations such as Cisco, Boeing, and the US Secret Service. Palma aims to build on KnowBe4's strong foundations, particularly in AI-driven human risk management. Sjouwerman, who founded KnowBe4 in 2010, has led the company through significant growth phases, including venture capital funding and strategic acquisitions, achieving a global customer base of over 70,000. As executive chairman, Sjouwerman will guide AI innovations and assist in the leadership transition.

Sectors

  • Cybersecurity
  • Artificial Intelligence

Geography

  • United States – KnowBe4 is based in the United States and the new CEO, Bryan Palma, has prior associations with major U.S. corporations and governmental bodies.
  • Global – KnowBe4 serves a global customer base, highlighting its international operations and impact.

Industry

  • Cybersecurity – KnowBe4 operates within the cybersecurity industry, focusing on human risk management.
  • Artificial Intelligence – KnowBe4 leverages AI in its human risk management platform, marking its significance in the AI sector.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    KnowBe4TargetCompanyA cybersecurity firm specializing in human risk management.
    Stu SjouwermanFormer CEO & Executive ChairmanPersonFounder of KnowBe4, transitioning to the role of executive chairman.
    Bryan PalmaNew CEOPersonAppointed as the new CEO of KnowBe4, with extensive experience in global technology enterprises.
    TrellixPrevious Employer of Bryan PalmaCompanyA cybersecurity company formed through the merger of FireEye and McAfee Enterprise, where Palma previously served as CEO.