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Vectra AI, Inc., a California-based cybersecurity company that uses AI for hybrid attack detection, investigation, and response solutions has announced the appointment of an Indian-origin finance executive as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Sailesh Munagala is a hands-on finance executive with extensive experience in managing finance operations for at-scale high-growth technology companies. Munagala was appointed to the executive team at a significant time – Vectra AI is expanding the Vectra AI Platform to protect enterprises from new threat vectors introduced by the rapid adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) tools.
“Sailesh’s proven track record in financial management and deep industry knowledge makes him an excellent addition to our team,” said Hitesh Sheth, founder and CEO of Vectra AI. “His expertise will be instrumental in driving our financial strategy as we scale our business with a focus on profitable growth. I am very excited to have Sailesh on our team.”
Vectra AI, Inc. is a leader in AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR). The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signals across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Vectra AI’s patented Attack Signal Intelligence empowers security teams to investigate and stop hybrid cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI Platform and MDR services to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers.
In his role as CFO, Munagala will lead financial operations across the organization and be responsible for the company’s financial, legal, IT, and business operations functions. Munagala brings more than two decades of experience driving financial and business operations across various organizations. Munagala joined Vectra AI from Relativity where, as CFO, he oversaw the company’s finance, accounting, real estate, and procurement functions. Prior to Relativity he led financial planning and analysis for Google Cloud and served as CFO of Cortex and as VP of Finance at Palo Alto Networks.
“I am thrilled to join Vectra AI as Chief Financial Officer,” said Munagala. “In a time where organizations need enhanced cybersecurity measures and visibility across the hybrid attack landscape, I am honored to join a team that is at the cutting edge of AI-driven innovation and working to help customers keep threats at bay and build resilience in their security posture.”
