At Proofpoint, Dhawan is driving a strategic shift toward AI-era human-centric defense. He was previously President of VMware, where he led customer operations and go-to-market globally. He also sits on the board of Moody's Corporation.
Expertise
- Email security
- Human-centric security
- DLP
- Enterprise SaaS
- Go-to-market
FAQs
Sumit Dhawan: frequently asked questions
Who is Sumit Dhawan?
Sumit Dhawan has been CEO of Proofpoint since November 2023, leading a global workforce of 4,500+ employees focused on email security, insider threat, data loss prevention and compliance. Proofpoint is owned by Thoma Bravo after a $12.3B take-private in 2021.
What is Sumit Dhawan's current role?
Sumit Dhawan is CEO at Proofpoint.
What is Sumit Dhawan known for?
Sumit Dhawan focuses on Email security, Human-centric security, DLP, Enterprise SaaS, Go-to-market.
Where is Sumit Dhawan based?
Sumit Dhawan is based in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
What is Sumit Dhawan listed under on Cyber Resources?
Sumit Dhawan is listed in the Founders & CEOs category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.
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