Former Citrix Chief Executive Officer contributes strategic proficiency to reinforce accelerated phase of expansion for human-focused security expert
Sunnyvale, California—April 24, 2025 – Proofpoint, Inc., a prominent cybersecurity and adherence organization, today introduced the nomination of Mark Templeton to its advisory panel, with immediate effect.
Amidst the evolution of cybersecurity tactics, corporations are progressively embracing multi-layered defenses that combine both preemptive and responsive methodologies. Proofpoint’s individual-centered system has emerged as a fundamental component of contemporary cybersecurity structure, and this nomination represents a critical turning point in Proofpoint’s journey as one of the leading five cybersecurity entities in terms of income, achieving $2 billion in annual recurring revenue by the conclusion of 2024.
Mr. Templeton brings substantial leadership insight in the technology domain, following his tenure as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Citrix Systems, Inc. from 2001 to 2015. Throughout his incumbency, he converted Citrix into a worldwide authority in virtual workspace solutions, expanding the company from a solitary product enterprise to a multi-billion-dollar corporation. Under his guidance, Citrix broadened its cloud and virtualization services, effectively increasing operations to cater to millions of users across the globe.
Alongside his duration at Citrix, Mr. Templeton has held leading and consultative roles in multiple technology establishments. He acted as president and CEO of DigitalOcean, steering the company’s cloud computing strategy and expansion. Templeton has also been a panel member and advisor to numerous technology firms, furnishing strategic advice on operational expansion, innovation, and cybersecurity resilience.
“I am delighted to join the advisory panel of Proofpoint, the unrivaled authority in human-focused security,” stated Mark Templeton. “Proofpoint is equipping corporations with the vital visibility and insights essential to effectively combat today’s intricate threats and hazards directed at their personnel. I am privileged to collaborate with Proofpoint’s advisory panel to promote the company’s crucial mission and achievements.”
“We are pleased to greet Mark to Proofpoint’s advisory panel,” expressed Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint. “Having collaborated with Mark closely during my tenure at Citrix, I have personally witnessed Mark’s fervor for, and comprehensive expertise in, enterprise software, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. His impressive history in escalating global enterprises will be priceless as we further extend our leadership in the market and outline the future of human-centered security to extend even more worth to the corporations that rely on us daily.”
Mr. Templeton possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Product Design from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
Read our blog post on Proofpoint’s business momentum here.
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About Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint, Inc. is a prominent cybersecurity and compliance organization that secures the primary assets and major risks of corporations: their personnel. Through an integrated suite of cloud-centered solutions, Proofpoint assists organizations globally in halting targeted threats, safeguarding their data, and enhancing their users’ resilience against cyber assaults. Major corporations of all dimensions, encompassing 85 percent of the Fortune 100, count on Proofpoint for personnel-driven security and compliance solutions that alleviate their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. Additional data is accessible here.
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