Forcepoint Appoints NICE CFO Beth Gaspich to Board of Directors

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Forcepoint has appointed Beth Gaspich, Chief Financial Officer at NICE, as an independent director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. Gaspich brings over 30 years of experience in finance and operations, having played a key role in NICE's transition to a cloud-based business with 30% growth. Her expertise will enhance oversight of financial reporting and compliance at Forcepoint. CEO Manny Rivelo highlighted her transformational leadership as vital at this crucial moment for the company, as it aims to strengthen its unified cloud-native security platform.

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• Beth Gaspich's appointment as independent director is expected to enhance Forcepoint's financial oversight and compliance.
• Gaspich's experience in cloud-based business may positively impact Forcepoint's growth strategy.

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Gaspich will also serve as Chairperson of the Audit Committee

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Beth Gaspich, Chief Financial Officer at NICE, to serve as an independent director on the company’s Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. In her Audit Committee role Gaspich will be responsible for leading oversight of the financial reporting process, the audit process, the company's system of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.

“Beth is an experienced transformational leader driving operational excellence and cloud-based portfolio growth within global enterprises,” said Manny Rivelo, CEO of Forcepoint. “She joins the Forcepoint board at a pivotal moment as we accelerate our leadership in delivering a unified cloud-native platform that simplifies security for businesses and government agencies worldwide. Her skillset in strategic finance and operations across enterprise software, risk management, and finance industries will complement the talents of our existing board and bring new ideas and diverse views for growing Forcepoint’s market presence.”

Gaspich has more than 30 years of combined experience leading finance, operations and business activity in the B2B software, risk management, and financial services industries. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at NICE, a worldwide leader in AI-powered self-service and agent-assisted CX software. In this role she is responsible for all aspects of finance, investor relations, legal, and global operations including purchasing and facilities as well as management information systems. During her tenure she has helped NICE transform from an on-premises to a cloud-based business with 30 percent cloud growth.

Prior to NICE, she was Chief Financial Officer for Archive Systems, Inc., a privately held document management software provider. She also served as Vice President of Finance at RiskMetrics Group, Inc., a cloud-based risk management software company, where she helped take the company through a successful public offering on the NYSE in January 2008. Gaspich has also held senior positions at large global financial institutions, including JP Morgan and Price Waterhouse.

“Cybersecurity is at a critical turning point as organizations of every size have significantly accelerated their digital transformation strategy in a relatively short amount of time. This has brought to the forefront the power in embracing cloud-native and hybrid security architectures as a modern business enabler, completely changing the paradigm in how traditional approaches to security have been implemented,” said Gaspich. “I look forward to applying my operational experience guiding cloud-based businesses to contribute immediately to Forcepoint’s growth in the months and years ahead.”

About Forcepoint

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for customers and their employees in more than 150 countries. Engage with Forcepoint on www.forcepoint.com, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About NICE

With NICE (Nasdaq: NICE), it’s never been easier for organizations of all sizes around the globe to create extraordinary customer experiences while meeting key business metrics. Featuring the world’s #1 cloud native customer experience platform, CXone, NICE is a worldwide leader in AI-powered self-service and agent-assisted CX software for the contact center – and beyond. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, partner with NICE to transform - and elevate - every customer interaction. www.nice.com

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Forcepoint Media Contact: Rachael.Lyon@Forcepoint.com

NICE Media Contact: Christopher Irwin-Dudek, chris.irwin-dudek@nice.com

Source: Forcepoint

FAQ

Who is Beth Gaspich and what role has she taken at Forcepoint?

Beth Gaspich is the Chief Financial Officer at NICE and has been appointed as an independent director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee at Forcepoint.

What experience does Beth Gaspich bring to Forcepoint?

Gaspich has over 30 years of experience in finance and operations, including significant achievements in cloud-based business transformation.

What is the significance of Gaspich's appointment for Forcepoint?

Her appointment is expected to enhance financial oversight and contribute to Forcepoint's growth in cloud-native security solutions.

What is the current focus of Forcepoint under the new board member?

Forcepoint is focused on accelerating its leadership in delivering a unified cloud-native security platform.