Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs

Tenable has appointed Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond as permanent co-Chief Executive Officers, following an extensive search process conducted by the company's Board of Directors.

The Board's decision was unanimous and comes after both Vintz and Thurmond served as interim co-CEOs following the passing of Amit Yoran in January. The announcement follows a period in which the two executives led the company through a series of operational and strategic developments.

Steve Vintz has been Tenable's Chief Financial Officer since 2014, while Mark Thurmond has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2020. Under the new co-CEO arrangement, Vintz will be responsible for product, cybersecurity, corporate development, and all general and administrative functions. Thurmond will oversee all go-to-market activities, including sales, professional services, technical support, marketing, and customer success.

Under their interim leadership, Tenable expanded its customer footprint and saw increased adoption of the Tenable One Exposure Management platform, as well as growing momentum for Tenable Cloud Security. The company also completed the acquisition of Vulcan Cyber, a move aimed at enhancing Tenable One's exposure management capabilities.

The Board has stated it intends to appoint both Vintz and Thurmond to the Board itself following the company's annual shareholder meeting, which is scheduled for May 2025.

Art Coviello, Chairman of the Tenable Board of Directors, commented: "Mark and Steve have demonstrated exceptional leadership and alignment during their time as interim co-CEOs. Their collaborative leadership style, deep industry knowledge, and customer-first mindset have already created strong results. We are confident in their ability to continue driving innovation and long-term value for all stakeholders."

Further describing ongoing initiatives under Vintz and Thurmond's leadership, Tenable highlighted the successful completion of the Vulcan Cyber acquisition and indicated that a new, significantly expanded version of the Tenable One platform is expected to launch. The company believes this will strengthen its position in the exposure management sector.

In a joint statement, Vintz and Thurmond said: "We are honored to lead Tenable as co-CEOs and energized by the opportunity ahead. We have tremendous belief in Tenable's mission, team and market position, and we're excited to build on our momentum to deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers, employees and shareholders."

Art Coviello, recognised in the industry as a cybersecurity leader, will remain Chairman of the Board. Steve Vintz will also continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

The company reports that over the period of their joint interim leadership, there has been steady progress in customer acquisition and broad adoption across multiple product lines, with strategic investments aimed at unifying and broadening its exposure management offerings for a reported customer base of approximately 44,000 globally.