Secureworks Appoints William Cary to its Board of Directors

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Secureworks (SCWX) appoints William H. Cary to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee. Cary, a former GE executive, brings financial and operational expertise to enhance the company's growth strategy and shareholder value. His experience in cybersecurity and risk management will benefit Secureworks in combating cybercrime.

ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Secureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced that it has appointed William (Bill) H. Cary to its Board of Directors and to serve as Chair of the Audit Committee.

"Bill's breadth and depth of financial and operational expertise adds to the existing strength of our Board. As we continue to focus on our growth strategy and delivering shareholder value with our leading, open cybersecurity platform, we will greatly benefit from Bill's insights and experience driving success in fast-paced markets. We are fortunate to have Bill join the Board and partner with us on our mission to secure human progress," said Wendy Thomas, CEO, Secureworks.

Cary is a business industry veteran and a former executive of General Electric (GE), where he spent 29 years holding leadership positions in consumer and wholesale finance, as well as in the areas of finance, risk, and capital markets. His prior roles included serving as the President and Chief Operating Officer for GE Capital Corp., the financial services unit of GE, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Money (Global), a subsidiary of GE Capital in London. Cary currently serves on the board of Ally Financial and Rush Enterprises, Inc. and as a director of privately held Lendmark Financial Services, LLC.

"Cybersecurity has become embedded in the public conscious and is a top business priority for organizations around the globe. Facing enhanced scrutiny and increased regulatory oversight, companies need to partner with a cybersecurity company like Secureworks that brings clarity and empowers the prioritization of investments aligned to business risk. Balancing investment with risk is an equation that has been a constant throughout my career," said Bill Cary, Secureworks Board Member. "I am looking forward to working with the board, and leadership team, to turn the tide on the fight against cybercrime."

About Secureworks

Secureworks (NASDAQ: SCWX) is a global cybersecurity leader that secures human progress with Secureworks^® Taegis™, a SaaS-based, open XDR platform built on 20+ years of real-world detection data, security operations expertise, and threat intelligence and research. Taegis is embedded in the security operations of over 4,000 organizations around the world who use its advanced, AI-driven capabilities to detect advanced threats, streamline and collaborate on investigations, and automate the right actions.

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FAQ

Who has Secureworks (SCWX) appointed to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee?

Secureworks (SCWX) has appointed William H. Cary to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee.

What is William H. Cary's background?

William H. Cary is a former executive of General Electric (GE) with 29 years of experience in finance, risk, and capital markets.

What is Bill Cary's role at Secureworks?

Bill Cary serves as a Board Member at Secureworks, bringing financial and operational expertise to enhance the company's growth strategy and shareholder value.

Why is cybersecurity important for organizations according to Bill Cary?

Bill Cary emphasizes that cybersecurity is crucial for organizations due to enhanced scrutiny and increased regulatory oversight, requiring clarity and prioritization of investments aligned to business risk.

How does Bill Cary plan to contribute to Secureworks?

Bill Cary aims to work with the board and leadership team at Secureworks to combat cybercrime and enhance the company's cybersecurity efforts.

What companies does Bill Cary currently serve on the board of?

Bill Cary currently serves on the board of Ally Financial, Rush Enterprises, Inc., and privately held Lendmark Financial Services,