September 11, 2024 at 12:19PM
Darktrace plc announces the departure of CEO Poppy Gustafsson and the appointment of COO Jill Popelka as her successor. Jill brings extensive experience in technology businesses and joined Darktrace as a Non-Executive Director in January 2024. The acquisition of Darktrace by Thoma Bravo is progressing, with the closing expected after final regulatory approval.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Poppy Gustafsson has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Darktrace, and Jill Popelka, the current Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been appointed as her successor.
– Jill Popelka brings more than two decades of experience in leading global technology businesses, including Accenture, Snap Inc, and SAP SuccessFactors, where she served as President.
– The acquisition of Darktrace by Thoma Bravo is progressing as anticipated, with all antitrust and regulatory approvals received, except for one foreign regulatory approval expected by 28th September 2024.
– The transition of Darktrace into private ownership and beyond will be led by Jill Popelka as CEO, with support from the wider team and Thoma Bravo.
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