Keith Bird

Keith Bird is a 40-year technology business leader, three times CEO, operating internationally for 30 years with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. He held senior International leadership and executive roles at global companies including Proofpoint, F5, Symantec, Checkpoint, SonicWALL, Extreme Networks and EDS/ HP. Bird also founded and sold two technology companies. Prior to joining KnowBe4, Bird was Operating Partner at Private Equity firm Banyan where he led their European operations and investment portfolio of software company acquisitions, serving as a director on a number of their boards.

Role & Responsibilities at KnowBe4: Keith Bird leads KnowBe4’s global revenue efforts where he is responsible for our international business in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Japan and Latin America as Executive Vice President & General Manager of International at KnowBe4.

Past Experience:

• Served as Operating Partner in Private Equity at Banyan Software, leading 15 company acquisitions across 7 countries
• Worked at Proofpoint where he was Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Also served as Vice President, Managing Director and Senior Executive roles at F5 Networks, Symantec, Checkpoint, SonicWALL, Extreme Networks and EDS/ HP
• Experience serving as a Non Executive Director on a number of Company Boards