Exabeam, a global leader in AI-driven security operations, has named Pete Harteveld as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Chris O’Malley who is retiring after three years at the helm. This leadership transition occurs amid robust financial growth, with the company achieving double-digit bookings increases quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, highlighting strong market adoption of its intelligence and automation solutions.
The appointment of Harteveld follows a period of significant momentum for Exabeam, bolstered by its July 2024 merger with LogRhythm. This union has created a comprehensive AI-driven platform for security information and event management (SIEM) and user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), enabling faster threat detection, investigation, and response. With Harteveld previously serving as Chief Revenue Officer, his expertise in building high-performing global teams positions the company for sustained expansion in AI-driven security operations.
Exabeam has demonstrated market leadership through over 400 AI innovations in the past year, including Exabeam Nova and insider threat detection for AI agents integrated with Google Cloud. These advancements shift organizations from reactive to proactive security postures. On October 1, 2025, the company announced its 14th quarterly product update, further empowering security operations centers (SOCs) to demonstrate value and justify investments. Chris O’Malley, former CEO of Exabeam, reflected, “After three years leading Exabeam, the decision to retire is deeply personal. With the company delivering two of the strongest quarters in our history, I am confident the timing is right for this transition.”
Harteveld’s leadership will focus on leveraging Exabeam’s strong foundation to drive focused growth and innovation. His track record in scaling revenue across cybersecurity and technology sectors equips him to advance the company’s strategy. Harteveld, Exabeam CEO, stated, “I am honored to step into the role of CEO at such a pivotal moment in Exabeam’s journey. Thanks to Chris’ leadership and the dedication of our employees worldwide, the company is operating from a position of incredible strength.” O’Malley will remain involved through the end of 2025 to facilitate a seamless handover.
Exabeam’s transition to Harteveld as CEO reinforces its commitment to AI-powered security solutions, ensuring continued delivery of efficient, accurate tools for global security teams. With a proven strategy and innovative pipeline, the company is well-positioned to address evolving cyberthreats and optimize SOC performance.
Exabeam is a leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations for the world’s smartest companies. As a global cybersecurity innovator, Exabeam provides industry-proven, security-focused, and flexible solutions for faster, more accurate threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR). Cutting-edge technology enhances security operations center performance, optimizing workflows and accelerating time to resolution. With consistent leadership in AI innovation and a proven track record in security information and event management (SIEM) and user behavior analytics, Exabeam empowers global security teams to combat cyberthreats, mitigate risk, and streamline operations.
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