Leadership

Dave Dewalt

Advisory Board Chairman

Dave Dewalt

Dave DeWalt is a preeminent leader in cybersecurity and technology, leading some of the world’s most influential companies toward immense success over the past 30 years. A four-time CEO, Dave has been at the helm of some of the most impactful companies in the sector, creating more than $20 billion in shareholder value and driving some of the largest acquisition deals and IPOs in history. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of NightDragon, a venture capital and advisory firm building the world’s largest platform for growth for late-stage cybersecurity, safety, security, and privacy companies. A sought-after advisor and executive leader, Dave has held more than 40 board of director roles at influential companies such as Delta Airlines, Optiv, Claroty, Five9, Mandiant, and Forescout Technologies. Dave is also a deeply committed public servant dedicated to advancing public-private partnerships, including serving four Administrations on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC). Dave, a thought leader on cybersecurity and technology issues, has appeared on CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, and other leading media outlets.