Forcepoint appoints new CFO to help accelerate growth
Global data security leader Forcepoint recently announced the appointment of Matt Derdeyn as Chief Financial Officer.
A seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in high-growth technology companies, Derdeyn joins Forcepoint's executive team as the company scales adoption of its recently launched Data Security Cloud, a complete, AI-powered data security platform uniting visibility and control of data everywhere it's created, stored or moved.
Derdeyn brings extensive expertise in strategic finance, mergers and business transformation across both public and private equity-backed companies. He most recently served as CFO at Archer Technologies, where he led Archer through a double carve-out from Dell Technologies and RSA Security LLC, its immediate parent, and through a successful multi-billion dollar sale process while simultaneously accelerating organic growth into the double digits. His previous roles include CFO of LionTree and EVP/CFO of Answers Corporation, where he was instrumental in leading a marketing SaaS rollup through multiple acquisitions, and taking point on a dual path IPO/sale process which resulted in a strategic sale to APAX Partners.
'Matt's proven track record in building high-performance finance organisations, navigating complex capital structures and accelerating growth makes him the right leader to help fuel Forcepoint's growth', said Ryan Windham, CEO of Forcepoint. 'As enterprises look to adopt a more intelligent, adaptive approach to data security, Matt will help us scale our business and sharpen operational execution globally'.
At Forcepoint, Derdeyn will oversee financial strategy and operations, supporting the company's continued momentum as the first cybersecurity company purpose-built to secure data exactly when it matters—through context-aware, AI-driven insights and controls that adapt in real time.
'This is a unique opportunity to help scale a company that's redefining what modern data security looks like', said Derdeyn. 'Forcepoint's self-aware approach delivers measurable value in knowing what data matters, adapting security on the fly and simplifying operations. Helping to shape the future of security when the data landscape keeps shifting is tremendously appealing'.
Derdeyn holds a Juris Doctor and MBA in Finance from the University of Virginia, having earned degrees from both the UVA School of Law and the Darden School of Business.
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