IN BRIEF: Darktrace hires former Trainline HR head as new CPO

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Darktrace PLC - Cambridge, England-headquartered cybersecurity company - Hires David Smith as new chief people officer, effective from April 15. Smith joins Darktrace from CPO role, assumed in September 2021, at software-as-a-service platform 10x Banking Technology Ltd. Company says he ‘has over 15 years’ experience...in a range of people roles’. These include serving as HR & talent director at Trainline PLC from October 2018 to November 2020. His other previous employers include Lloyds Banking Group PLC and Cleo AI Ltd.

Chief Executive Officer Poppy Gustafsson says: ‘David brings significant experience in shaping company cultures and people strategies in high-growth businesses that are scaling up to become market-leaders...I am looking forward to being able to draw on [his] expertise as we implement the people programmes that will enable our innovation pipeline and go-to-market success.’

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