Cellebrite Appoints Renowned Cybersecurity Expert Sigalit Shavit as Chief Information Officer

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Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Investigative solutions, has appointed Sigalit Shavit as its first-ever Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective August 1, 2024. With over 30 years of experience, Shavit joins Cellebrite's Leadership Team, reporting directly to CEO Yossi Carmil. Her role will be important in scaling the company's innovation and customer support capabilities.

Shavit's appointment comes at a time when Cellebrite's technical innovation is vital in combating sophisticated criminals and managing growing digital evidence. She will focus on supporting business needs, addressing cyber threats, leveraging AI, and accelerating innovation. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity, Shavit brings valuable experience from her previous roles at FedEx Express, ECI Telecom, CyberArk, and KTrust.

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• Appointment of an experienced CIO with 30+ years in IT and security
• Potential for improved technological innovation and customer support
• Enhanced focus on AI leveraging and cybersecurity

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• None.

Appointment of first-ever CIO underscores the Company’s commitment to technological innovation to accelerate justice through the Company’s Case-to-Closure platform

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced the appointment of Sigalit Shavit as Chief Information Officer (CIO) who begins her role today, August 1, 2024.

Shavit joins the Company’s Leadership Team, bringing with her more than 30 years of experience to Cellebrite’s information technology and security team. In this newly established position that reports to CEO Yossi Carmil, Shavit will play a pivotal role in scaling the Company’s ability to innovate and support customers as they strive to continue accelerating justice around the globe.

Shavit joins Cellebrite at a time when the Company’s technical innovation and infrastructure is paramount to supporting customers to stay ahead of the growing sophistication of criminals and the ever-increasing growth of digital evidence. She will focus on ensuring that Cellebrite’s information technology and security organizations continue supporting the day-to-day needs of the business, responding decisively to ever-evolving cyber threats, leveraging AI and accelerating innovation.

“Sigalit’s expertise in information technology and security and enabling innovation for enterprise SaaS companies, elevates Cellebrite’s ability to advance its mission of accelerating justice,” said Cellebrite CEO Yossi Carmil. “We are fortunate to gain both her knowledge and leadership, which allows us to better serve our customers and employees.”

Named one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity in multiple publications, Shavit has held CIO and COO roles with FedEx Express, ECI Telecom, CyberArk and most recently KTrust. During her tenure with CyberArk, she played a critical role through its transformation to an enterprise-grade cloud/SaaS company.

“It is a great honor to be here and lead a team that empowers and propels Cellebrite and its customers forward,” Shavit said. “I am passionate about my team’s significant mission of harnessing a clear, modern digital strategy and solutions to make an impact on efficiency and accelerating innovation.”

About Cellebrite 

Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Investigative platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on X at @Cellebrite.

Media 
Victor Ryan Cooper 
Sr. Director of Corporate Communications + Content Operations 
Victor.cooper@cellebrite.com 
+1 404.804.5910 

Investor Relations 
Andrew Kramer 
Vice President, Investor Relations 
investors@cellebrite.com 
+1 973.206.7760

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FAQ

Who is Cellebrite's new Chief Information Officer?

Sigalit Shavit has been appointed as Cellebrite's first-ever Chief Information Officer, effective August 1, 2024.

What is Sigalit Shavit's background before joining Cellebrite (CLBT)?

Sigalit Shavit has over 30 years of experience in IT and security, having held CIO and COO roles at companies like FedEx Express, ECI Telecom, CyberArk, and KTrust.

What will be Sigalit Shavit's main responsibilities at Cellebrite (CLBT)?

Shavit will focus on supporting business needs, addressing cyber threats, leveraging AI, and accelerating innovation to enhance Cellebrite's technological capabilities and customer support.

When does Sigalit Shavit start her role as CIO at Cellebrite (CLBT)?

Sigalit Shavit begins her role as Chief Information Officer at Cellebrite on August 1, 2024.