Stellar Cyber, the cybersecurity illumination company, has appointed David McKeough as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead its next phase of expansion. With over 22 years of leadership in cybersecurity and enterprise growth, McKeough's expertise in scaling teams and aligning customer needs with partner ecosystems positions the company to capitalize on its AI-driven platform amid rising threats and data volumes.
McKeough brings extensive experience managing revenue organizations from $21 million to $350 million, consistently delivering results through strategic go-to-market initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and market share gains in competitive landscapes. His career spans U.S. Federal, SLED, and global markets, with a unique blend of channel success and enterprise-scale execution. This perspective equips him to integrate customer priorities, partner networks, and product advancements, fostering measurable business impact for Stellar Cyber.
In his new role, McKeough will prioritize enhancing Stellar Cyber's go-to-market approach, expanding its global partner ecosystem, and solidifying dominance in the MSSP and MDR sectors. Building on the company's existing footprint with one-third of the world's top 250 MSSPs, these efforts will drive broader adoption of Stellar Cyber's unified platform, which includes AI-driven SIEM, NDR, ITDR, Open XDR, and Multi-Layer AI under a single license.
Stellar Cyber's platform, developed since 2015, anticipates the demands of today's GenAI-driven threats by providing comprehensive visibility and decisive action against attacks. As organizations grapple with escalating data volumes and sophisticated adversaries, McKeough's leadership will amplify the company's role as a trusted partner for over 14,000 customers worldwide, including MSSPs, MDRs, and enterprise SecOps teams. As David McKeough, Chief Revenue Officer, stated: "I couldn’t be more excited to join Stellar Cyber at this critical inflection point. The company’s platform, proven AI foundation, and strong MSSP presence are exactly what the market needs. Stellar Cyber has been a leader in AI long before today’s GenAI wave, and I look forward to working with the team to take this business to the next level."
Changming Liu, Stellar Cyber CEO, added: "David’s track record speaks for itself—he knows how to scale our team, energize partners and customers, and deliver strong growth. We’re thrilled to welcome him to Stellar Cyber as we accelerate our journey to become the de facto choice for MSSPs, MDRs, and enterprise SecOps teams worldwide."
This appointment reinforces Stellar Cyber's commitment to innovation and partnership, empowering organizations to illuminate security operations and protect critical assets. By leveraging McKeough's strategic acumen, the company is poised to lead in AI-powered cybersecurity, delivering scalable solutions that turn visibility into actionable defense against evolving threats.
By shining a bright light on the darkest corners of security operations, Stellar Cyber empowers organizations to see incoming attacks, know how to fight them, and act decisively – protecting what matters most. Stellar Cyber’s award-winning open security operations platform includes AI-driven SIEM, NDR, ITDR, Open XDR, and Multi-Layer AI™ under one unified platform with a single license. With ⅓ of the global top 250 MSSPs and over 14,000 customers worldwide, Stellar Cyber is one of the most trusted leaders in security operations.