August 29, 2024 at 05:12PM
Cobalt announced Sonali Shah as the new CEO, known for her cybersecurity and technology expertise. Cobalt expanded its product suite and received industry awards. Shah will lead the company’s growth, succeeding Chris Manton-Jones, who steps down as CEO. Gajan Rajanathan of Highland Europe expressed confidence in Shah’s leadership. Shah’s appointment is effective August 28, 2024.
From the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Sonali Shah has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Cobalt, effective as of August 28, 2024, succeeding Chris Manton-Jones, who has held the position since April 2022.
2. Cobalt has experienced significant growth and success, expanding its product suite and achieving record-breaking numbers of pentests performed on its platform. The company has also received recognition and awards within the industry.
3. Sonali Shah is described as a highly regarded strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in scaling high-growth technology businesses and deep expertise in cybersecurity.
4. Shah’s appointment is well-received, with Gajan Rajanathan, Partner at Highland Europe, expressing confidence in her strategic vision and deep domain expertise.
These takeaways demonstrate Cobalt’s focus on growth, innovation, and providing maximum value to its customers in the field of offensive security.