Katie Newton joins ThreatSpike for global expansion

ThreatSpike, an end-to-end cybersecurity specialist, has announced a major appointment with Katie Newton, formerly of Darktrace, joining as an Investor and Advisor. This move comes in the wake of the company's recent success in raising $14 million in Series A funding.

Newton brings with her a wealth of leadership experience. During her tenure as Global Head of Sales at Darktrace, she was pivotal in guiding the organisation from a fledgling start-up to a notable $5 billion publicly listed unicorn. Her expertise in scaling sales operations, entering new markets, and building high-performance teams will be instrumental in ThreatSpike's aggressive plans for international expansion.

Adam Blake, CEO of ThreatSpike, expressed enthusiasm over the appointment: “It’s a huge win to have Katie with us...she's the perfect match for helping bring our ambitions to life."

The arrival of Newton coincides with a period of transformation for ThreatSpike. In addition to securing significant funding from Expedition Growth Capital, the company has doubled its workforce, opened a new office in Mayfair, London, and appointed industry figures to its board, including Emily Orton, co-founder of Darktrace.

Newton commented on her new role, acknowledging ThreatSpike's innovative approach to cybersecurity. "They are relentless in their focus on delivering real value to customers... without the complexity and hidden costs that plague traditional cybersecurity and IT offerings," she noted. Her ambition is to assist the company in scaling this vision on a global scale.

Until recently, ThreatSpike was self-funded, having been founded in 2011 by Adam and Kate Blake. It has developed an integrated, fixed-price platform providing a spectrum of cybersecurity services. Today, it boasts over 200 clients in 90 countries, spanning sectors such as hospitality and investment management. The company plans to enhance its engineering and commercial teams to meet growing global demand.