KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, today announced the appointment of Veena Bricker as KnowBe4's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Reporting to CEO Bryan Palma, Bricker will lead the organization’s overarching people strategy, championing global recruitment, compensation, employee relations, training programs, as well as developing an inclusive culture.
A seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience, Bricker has a proven track record of driving organizational growth and building employment brands. She has worked across the technology industry, largely in private equity portfolio companies, where she guided organizations through IPOs, transactions and strategic exits.
"Veena’s appointment as Chief Human Resources Officer marks a significant step in our strategic evolution," said Bryan Palma, CEO at KnowBe4. "With her extensive background in private equity, technology, and specifically cybersecurity, she brings a unique perspective on how to align our people strategy with the business goals. I look forward to her leadership as we continue to drive long-term customer value through our most important asset, our people."
Most recently Bricker served as Chief People Officer at Flexential. Prior to that she held positions as Principal and Managing Director of Blake Street Group, CHRO of Optiv Security Inc., and senior leadership positions at CoreSite, Avaya, McDATA, and Qwest Cyber Solutions.
“Joining the KnowBe4 team at this critical inflection point in the organization’s growth is an incredible opportunity,” said Veena Bricker, CHRO at KnowBe4. "My focus will be on ensuring we remain a top choice for talent by nurturing an environment where every employee can do their best work. I am eager to partner with the team to strengthen our global brand while preserving the values that make the organization special."
As KnowBe4 continues to redefine the landscape of human and AI risk management, Bricker’s strategic oversight will be important in aligning talent initiatives with long-term business objectives. This appointment reinforces KnowBe4’s commitment to scaling its global workforce while maintaining the innovative, people-centric culture that has been critical to its market leadership.
The organization’s award-winning culture earned global recognition in 2025, including Great Place to Work® certifications across 11 countries and a top 20 ranking on America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. Recognized by Computerworld as a 2026 Best Place to Work in IT, KnowBe4 also received Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for its commitment to diversity, career advancement, and leadership for women and young professionals.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 builds security culture and helps teams manage both human and agent risk. The company delivers a comprehensive, agentic best-of-suite platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defense layer that reinforces secure behavior against evolving cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes awareness training, integrated cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents, and more. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, KnowBe4 prepares the modern workforce by training both humans and AI agents to recognize and respond to security risks. Through this unified approach, KnowBe4 leads workforce trust management and defense strategies. More info at knowbe4.com.