CyberTech Immersive has appointed Mark Schmitz as its new CEO on the back of the firm’s recent brand launch.
The Bristol-based firm says the appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory aimed at further solidifying its leadership in the cyber resilience and readiness space.
Founder James Hadley will remain on the company’s board and transition to the role of CIO, focusing on driving strategic vision and innovation in partnership with Schmitz.
Schmitz brings over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software market, having most recently served as president at Collibra and interim CEO at Citrix Systems.
He has also held senior leadership roles at SAP, Ariba, and Accenture.
“We’ve achieved incredible milestones at Immersive and I am thrilled to bring Mark onboard and partner with him to usher in our next phase of growth helping our customers prove and improve cyber readiness,” said Hadley.
“As we look to the future, Mark’s experience and leadership will be an invaluable complement to mine as we expand our market reach, as well as our leadership position, in the industry.
“This transition allows me to focus on my passion: driving our strategic vision, fostering innovation, and engaging with our customers and the broader market.”
Schmitz added: “I am excited to join Immersive and team up with James to realize the future of cyber drilling and exercising.
“Immersive’s innovative approach to people-centric cybersecurity is critical for confronting today’s and tomorrow’s threats, and it’s a key aspect of my decision to join the company.
I look forward to working with this amazingly talented team to accelerate growth and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
He will officially join the company on March 17th.