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Trellix Appoints Alex Au Yeung as Chief Product Officer


Trellix Appoints Alex Au Yeung as Chief Product Officer
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  • March 3, 2026

Trellix, a global leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, has appointed Alex Au Yeung as Chief Product Officer and Zach Nelson as Chief Human Resources Officer. These executive additions bolster Trellix’s ability to deliver innovative, customer-centric security solutions that operationalize threat intelligence and automate AI-driven detection and response across diverse environments, including on-premises, hybrid, air-gapped, and cloud deployments.

Quick Intel

  • Trellix appoints Alex Au Yeung as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and innovation.
  • Zach Nelson joins as Chief Human Resources Officer to align talent strategy with business growth and performance.
  • Alex brings over 20 years of cybersecurity and technology leadership, most recently as CPO at Axiad where he launched the first Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platform.
  • Prior to Axiad, Alex served as CPO at Symantec, shaping global enterprise security product strategy.
  • Zach has more than 20 years of global HR leadership, previously as CHRO at CAI Software during a high-growth period.
  • The appointments support Trellix’s mission to build cyber resilience amid an increasingly complex threat landscape.

“Our mission is to help organizations stay ahead of a rapidly growing and an increasingly complex threat landscape with security built for resilience,” said Vishal Rao, Chief Executive Officer, Trellix. “Alex and Zach bring proven leadership from high-growth technology environments and deep expertise in scaling innovation and performance-driven cultures. Their impact will accelerate our product strategy and strengthen the talent foundation that powers our ability to deliver trusted cybersecurity outcomes.”

Alex Au Yeung will focus on advancing secure-by-design solutions, operational excellence, and engineering-led innovation to address critical customer challenges in real time.

"Trellix is recognized for its threat intelligence capabilities and integrated security, but what truly differentiates the company is its customer-first focus, people, and long-term vision,” said Alex Au Yeung, Chief Product Officer. “I’m excited to build on that foundation and deliver adaptive, intelligent solutions that help organizations strengthen their security posture in real time."

Zach Nelson will drive talent strategies that empower teams, enhance performance, and support Trellix’s next phase of expansion.

“Trellix's mission and momentum are compelling,” said Zach Nelson, Chief Human Resources Officer. “I look forward to building a culture focused on driving customer outcomes, and a people strategy that empowers teams, drives performance, and supports the company’s next phase of growth.”

These appointments position Trellix to accelerate its cyber resilience vision, combining AI-powered innovation with a strong, performance-oriented culture to deliver measurable security outcomes for enterprises and governments worldwide.

About Trellix

Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity. The company’s comprehensive, open, and native cybersecurity platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Trellix, along with an extensive partner ecosystem, accelerates technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 50,000 business and government customers with responsibly architected security.

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