Sumit Dhawan

Sumit Dhawan is the CEO of Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that specializes in protecting organizations from targeted threats. Under his leadership, Proofpoint has focused on delivering human-centric security solutions to businesses of all sizes globally. Dhawan emphasizes the importance of safeguarding individuals and data in an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, advocating for proactive measures to combat cyberattacks. His vision for the company includes expanding its reach and enhancing its platform through strategic acquisitions, such as the recent acquisition of Hornetsecurity, to better serve managed service providers and small to medium-sized enterprises.