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DataGuard Appoints Andrew Foley as Chief Revenue Officer


DataGuard Appoints Andrew Foley as Chief Revenue Officer
  • by: Business Wire
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  • April 2, 2026

DataGuard, a leading SaaS security and compliance software company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Foley as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Quick Intel

  • DataGuard appoints Andrew Foley as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global go-to-market organization
  • Foley will oversee marketing, sales to new and existing customers, channel partnerships, and revenue operations
  • He brings more than 15 years of international leadership experience in AI, B2B SaaS, and technology
  • Most recently, Foley served as General Manager EMEA at Vanta, leading GTM strategy and execution
  • Prior roles include over a decade at Google Cloud in Germany and Sales Director at Meltwater
  • The appointment supports DataGuard’s expansion amid growing regulatory demands including NIS2 and the EU AI Act

Strengthening Go-to-Market Leadership

Foley will focus on strengthening DataGuard’s industry leadership and scaling the company’s international presence. As security and compliance become ongoing board-level priorities, organizations require scalable, reliable solutions that evolve with changing regulations.

“Andrew has deep sector expertise across security, AI, and cloud solutions. He has successfully scaled high-growth technology companies across the globe,” said Thomas Regier, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of DataGuard. “His track record in building direct and indirect go-to-market motions and navigating complex, fast-evolving markets makes him the right leader to drive our next phase of growth as we continue to expand our customer base globally.”

Executive Perspective

“Companies are under increasing pressure to operationalize security and compliance in a way that scales with their business,” said Andrew Foley. “DataGuard’s security and compliance platform combines AI-enabled workflow automation with deep domain knowledge delivered by experts and partners. This hybrid approach empowers customers to manage complexity with confidence. My focus is on scaling our go-to-market motion to deliver long-term growth for customers and partners at scale.”

DataGuard’s AI-powered platform, combined with expert oversight, enables customers to manage security and compliance efficiently while maintaining trust and accuracy.

About DataGuard

DataGuard, the European leader in security and compliance software, is trusted by more than 4,000 organizations such as Scout24, Wayve, VARTA, FreeNow, and Warsteiner across 50+ countries. Its all-in-one platform helps businesses manage security risks, fast-track certifications, and comply effortlessly with industry frameworks including GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 42001, and the European AI Act. By combining AI-enabled workflow automation with embedded expert oversight, DataGuard enables organizations to operationalize security and compliance with confidence, and reduces the time and costs of building robust Information Security and Compliance Management Systems (ISMS & CMS). Founded in 2018, DataGuard has offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, a team of 250+ experts, and a growing network of partners.

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