CISO appointment
GitHub appoints Alexis Wales as Chief Information Security Officer
Alexis Wales is the Chief Information Security Officer of GitHub. Alexis was promoted internally from the role of cybersecurity leadership roles.
Records: GitHub · Alexis Wales
| Person | Alexis Wales |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | GitHub |
| Previous role | cybersecurity leadership roles, GitHub |
| Announced | week of September 2, 2024 |
| Added to the record | September 26, 2026 |
| Source | SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2024-09-02) |
What this move signals
Alexis Wales announced on LinkedIn her appointment as CISO of GitHub. Prior to GitHub, she served at the Department of Homeland Security for over 12 years, including at CISA.
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