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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Mitiga Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitiga, the real-time Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) solution for enterprises, today announced that it has appointed John Vecchi as chief marketing officer and John Stockel as chief financial officer. These key hires bring decades of experience in cybersecurity and high-growth tech environments, underscoring Mitiga's commitment to scaling its operations, expanding its market reach, and solidifying its position as a critical partner for organizations navigating complex cloud security challenges. Vecchi brings significant experience driving enterprise security and technology solutions to market. He has held multiple CMO and executive leadership roles across cybersecurity companies, including Phosphorus Cybersecurity, Solera Networks, Zscaler, Anonyome Labs, Blue Coat, Check Point Software, and McAfee. His expertise spans global marketing strategy, brand development, and product innovation. Stockel joins Mitiga from Deepwatch, where he played a key role in scaling the company from an early-stage startup to a leading Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. His extensive background spans finance, operations, and corporate development at fast-scaling cybersecurity and technology firms. He also brings investor-side expertise from his time at ABS Capital, where he focused on companies in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, including GuidePoint Security. As CFO, Stockel will oversee Mitiga's finance, legal, and corporate development functions, helping drive the company's next phase of hyper-growth. Vecchi, as CMO, will lead global marketing and brand strategy, demand generation, and communications, helping to expand Mitiga's presence and reach across enterprise security markets. Together, they will help scale Mitiga's impact, addressing the rapidly evolving threats that span multi-cloud environments, SaaS applications, and related human and non-human identities. 'This is a pivotal time for Mitiga, and I'm excited to build on the company's momentum and deliver financial strategies to support Mitiga's strategic objectives and align our resources to continue our innovation and market expansion,' said Stockel. 'The cybersecurity space is evolving quickly, and Mitiga is at the forefront with a unique and differentiated solution.' 'I've spent my career bringing innovative cybersecurity technologies to market, and Mitiga's platform is among the most exciting I've seen,' Vecchi says. 'It's a rare chance to help shape a category-defining solution at a time of massive cloud transformation, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.' These appointments come on the heels of significant expansion for Mitiga, including the early 2025 addition of Charlie Thomas as chief executive officer and the company's recent $30 million Series B funding round led by SYN Ventures. 'Expanding our executive team with seasoned leaders like John Stockel and John Vecchi is a critical step as we scale,' said Thomas. 'Their experience in growth stage tech and cybersecurity will help Mitiga meet the moment as demand for cloud-native threat response and readiness continues to grow.' For more information about Mitiga, visit About Mitiga Mitiga is the industry's most complete solution for SaaS and Cloud Detection and Response (CDR): built by investigators, for investigators. We deliver the modern capabilities that enterprises have been missing, equipping SOC teams with panoramic visibility across clouds, identities, and SaaS, automation that speeds investigations, and rich context that informs cloud threat detection, hunting, and incident response. With Mitiga's platform, security teams can zero in on modern threats at cloud speed and scale, uncovering what other solutions miss, to minimize impact and maximize resiliency.
Business Journals
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
The legacy of precision: JV Manufacturing's tool and die journey celebrates
JV Manufacturing was founded in 1975 by John Vecchi and co-founder Sam Gruber, who shared a vision of building a precision tool and die company rooted in quality, innovation, and strong family values. The company's humble beginnings took shape in an old ice creamery in Sarver, Pennsylvania, where that vision started to come alive. Early on, JV Manufacturing formed a pivotal partnership with Bruderer, thanks to the support of Alois Rupp, which helped establish a foundation for world-class stamping capabilities. With two highly skilled and dedicated craftsmen, Ron Bowser and Leroy Rhodes, Vecchi and Gruber began a 50- year legacy that continues to thrive today. The power of problem-solving Vecchi was not only a founder; he was an innovator at heart. At a time when the tool and die industry was rooted in tradition, Vecchi saw an opportunity to push beyond convention. With a natural intuition for process efficiency and an eye for detail, he began developing proprietary strip layout patents that would quietly revolutionize the way JV approached die design and metal stamping. These layouts, carefully calculated through trial and error, were adapted to evolving needs of the manufacturing sector. This allowed for greater material yield, improved consistency, and faster turnaround times on the shop floor. These weren't just technical blueprints; they were innovations born from necessity. Each patent reflected Vecchi's ability to analyze a challenge from multiple angles, applying creative engineering to meet customer demands while staying ahead of the competition. His commitment to continuous improvement laid a cultural cornerstone within the company, one that remains today with Vecchi's grandson, Ryan Vecchi. expand Forged in family At the heart of JV Manufacturing is a commitment to American-made quality. Vecchi believed that the best tooling solution came not only from precision machines, but from skilled hands, sharp minds, and a shared purpose. His emphasis on domestic manufacturing wasn't only patriotic, it was practical. He knew that by investing in local talent, training, and resources, he could build tooling solutions that were more innovative, with a quality unmatched than anything shipped overseas. What truly set JV Manufacturing apart was Vecchi's philosophy on the workforce. From the earliest days, John treated every employee like an extension of his family. He understood that a successful company wasn't simply about output, it was about ownership. Every machinist, engineer, and staff member were seen as a vital contributor, not only for a product, but a shared legacy. He fostered a culture where ideas were welcomed, voices were heard, and loyalty was earned through respect and opportunity. At the start, Vecchi and Gruber, alongside early machine operators Bowser and Rhodes, set more than the tone for quality tooling, they set a standard for what it meant to be a family-driving business. They forged the foundation for a culture where loyalty, trust, and shared purpose defined success. They didn't just build tooling; they built a legacy of expectations. That legacy continues today through Vecchi's grandson, Ryan Vecchi, who has taken on the responsibility of honoring those expectations, not only preserving what came before, but expanding on it. That expectation is that every employee is seen as more than a number and every decision is grounded in integrity. Under Ryan Vecchi's leadership, JV Manufacturing has deepened its commitment to workforce development, most notably by investing in robust apprenticeship programs that bring fresh talent into the trade. He understands, much like his grandfather, that the future of American manufacturing depends on skilled hands and sharp minds, and that both require opportunity and mentorship. expand JV Manufacturing's Sam Gruber. Looking ahead JV Manufacturing is grounded in the same values that its legacy is built on — quality, innovation, and people. Under the leadership of Ryan Vecchi, the company is focused on advancing precision tooling through modern technology, while never losing sight of its family-first culture. By investing in workforce development, legacy benefits, and leadership opportunities, Ryan Vecchi is empowering the next generation of skilled talent to carry JV Manufacturing forward. As JV Manufacturing marks 50 years, it does so with pride, not only in the parts it produces, but in the people who carry on its story. From Vecchi, Gruber, Bowser, and L Rhodes to Ryan Vecchi and the next generation, the message remains clear: when you build with purpose and lead with heart, the legacy takes care of itself. Interested in partnering with JV. Manufacturing or exploring our custom tooling solutions? Visit us at or call 724-224-1704. JV Manufacturing, located in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer that designs and produces high-speed, high-production carbide progressive stamping dies and precision components for customers worldwide. Since 1975, their dies and components have been used to make products for aerospace, appliance, automotive, consumer products, cosmetics, green products, medical and nuclear power applications.
