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Island Names Tim MacCarrick CFO for Global Growth


Island Names Tim MacCarrick CFO for Global Growth
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  • August 20, 2025

Island, the Enterprise Browser company, announced on August 19, 2025, the appointment of Tim MacCarrick as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 25 years of financial and operational leadership, MacCarrick will guide Island’s global Finance and Legal operations, supporting its rapid expansion and adoption across enterprises and SMBs.

Quick Intel

  • Tim MacCarrick appointed CFO of Island, effective August 2025.

  • Brings 25+ years of experience from project44, OutSystems, Qlik, and Xerox.

  • Island’s Enterprise Browser serves millions globally, enhancing security and productivity.

  • MacCarrick to lead finance and legal strategy for global scaling.

  • Platform supports secure AI usage, zero-trust access, and BYOD.

  • Recent $250M Series E raised, valuing Island at $4.8B.

Strategic Leadership for Expansion

MacCarrick joins Island from project44, with prior CFO and COO roles at OutSystems, Qlik, DLL, Crane Co., and Xerox, where he guided high-growth tech firms through scaling and capital market readiness. “Tim’s financial expertise and operational mindset will be invaluable as we scale globally,” said Mike Fey, Island’s CEO and Co-Founder. MacCarrick’s role will focus on accelerating Island’s growth, which includes millions of users and a growing SMB footprint.

Island’s Enterprise Browser Impact

The Island Enterprise Browser redefines enterprise security and productivity by embedding IT, security, and productivity tools into a chromium-based browser. It offers:

  • Unmatched Security: Protects data with a secure-by-design architecture.

  • Last-Mile Control: Governs browser activity while keeping personal browsing private.

  • Productivity Boost: Enables seamless access to SaaS, web apps, and secure AI usage.

  • IT Modernization: Supports zero-trust access, BYOD, and reduced VDI reliance.

“Island sits at the intersection of two major enterprise priorities: securing data and empowering users,” said MacCarrick. “What drew me to Island is its category-leading product-market fit and obsession with delivering exceptional customer value.”

Industry Context

Island’s $250M Series E funding in March 2025, led by Coatue Management, valued the company at $4.8B, reflecting its rapid growth since emerging from stealth in 2022. With 450 customers and doubled annual recurring revenue, Island competes with platforms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks in endpoint security, emphasizing simplicity and scalability.

 

About Island

Island created the Enterprise Browser, a simplified enterprise workspace delighting CIOs, CISOs, and end users. Organizations in defense, financial services, government, higher education, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail modernize their security and jumpstart productivity with a browsing experience they know and love. Investors include Canapi Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Cisco Investments, Citi Ventures, Coatue Management, Cyberstarts, EDBI, Georgian, Insight Partners, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, Prysm Capital, Sequoia Capital, ServiceNow Ventures, and Stripes. 

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