Gong, the Revenue AI company, announced on August 25, 2025, the appointment of Chris Peake as Chief Trust Officer to strengthen its commitment to data security, privacy, and compliance. With over 25 years of experience, Peake will oversee Gong’s Security and IT strategy, ensuring enterprise-grade trust for its 4,700+ global customers.
Announced: August 25, 2025, Chris Peake named Chief Trust Officer.
Role: Oversee Security and IT strategy for enterprise-grade trust.
Experience: 25+ years, including SVP of Security at Smartsheet and Trust lead at ServiceNow.
Education: Ph.D. in Information Assurance and Security.
Company Reach: Gong serves 4,700+ companies, leveraging the largest customer interaction dataset.
Objective: Enhance trust, compliance, and AI-driven security measures.
Chris Peake brings extensive experience from high-growth SaaS companies, including his role as SVP of Security and CISO at Smartsheet, supporting a $1B+ ARR business, and leading Trust and Customer Security at ServiceNow during its rapid expansion. “Chris brings the experience, leadership, and vision we need,” said Amit Bendov, CEO and co-founder of Gong. Peake’s Ph.D. in Information Assurance and Security strengthens his ability to align Gong’s Security and IT functions for faster execution and robust safeguards.
As Chief Trust Officer, Peake will ensure Gong maintains industry-leading security standards, critical for its dataset of customer interactions—the largest in the industry. “Trust is foundational to any company’s relationship with its customers,” said Peake. “I’m excited to advance Gong’s mission while keeping trust and transparency at the center.” The appointment follows Gong’s history of prioritizing security, as seen with its prior CISO hire in 2020.
Gong’s Revenue AI Platform, used by over 4,700 companies like LinkedIn and Shopify, drives productivity and revenue growth through AI-powered insights. The appointment aligns with trends in AI-driven security, as seen in recent partnerships like Incode-Experian, emphasizing robust identity verification and fraud prevention. Posts on X highlight global interest in Gong’s leadership moves, reflecting its influence in the $50B+ Revenue AI market.
Gong empowers everyone in revenue teams to improve productivity, increase predictability, and drive revenue growth by deeply understanding customers and business trends; driving impactful decisions and actions by harnessing the power of AI. The Gong Revenue AI Platform captures and contextualizes customer interactions, surfaces insights and predictions, and powers actions and workflows that are essential for business success. More than 4,700 companies around the world rely on Gong to unlock their revenue potential.
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