Position
Chief Information Security Officer
Company
GitHub
Description
Alexis Wales has been appointed as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GitHub, further solidifying her leadership role in the tech industry’s cybersecurity space. Her diverse background in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and information technology transformation has made her a respected leader in the industry.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months