Immersive Appoints Mark Schmitz as New CEO to Drive Growth
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Slice of Technology Team
03/14/2025
Key Highlights:
- Mark Schmitz appointed as CEO, effective March 17, 2025.
- Founder James Hadley transitions to Chief Innovation Officer, focusing on strategic vision and innovation.
- Schmitz brings over 25 years of enterprise software leadership experience, with roles at Collibra, Citrix, SAP, Ariba, and Accenture.
- Immersive’s brand launch in 2025 positions the company for significant expansion in cyber resilience.
- Appointment follows the recent addition of Oliver Newbury, former Barclays CISO, to Immersive’s board.
Source: Business Wire
Quotes
“ “Immersive’s innovative approach to people-centric cybersecurity is critical for confronting today’s and tomorrow’s threats, and it’s a key aspect of my decision to join the company. I look forward to working with this amazingly talented team to accelerate growth and deliver exceptional value to our customers.” ”
Mark Schmitz, CEO at Immersive
Why This Matters:
This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for Immersive, reinforcing its commitment to cyber resilience and people-centric security solutions. With Mark Schmitz's leadership and expertise in enterprise software growth, the company is poised for accelerated expansion in a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. Hadley’s shift to Chief Innovation Officer ensures that innovation remains at the forefront as Immersive continues to help organizations prove and improve their cyber readiness.
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