Cybersecurity awareness and digital workforce security company KnowBe4 has appointed Andrew Kanzer as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), reinforcing its executive leadership as the company expands its global go-to-market strategy amid growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Reporting directly to CEO Bryan Palma, Kanzer will lead global commercial strategy, align cross-functional teams, and drive sustainable market growth.
Kanzer brings more than two decades of experience scaling global software businesses and leading high-performing commercial organizations. Before joining KnowBe4, he served as Managing Director at Xero. Earlier in his career, he held senior sales leadership roles at Intuit and PayPal, where he led initiatives focused on mid-market growth, platform expansion, and global sales transformation. His experience in building data-driven go-to-market organizations is expected to support KnowBe4’s next phase of international growth.
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The appointment comes as cybersecurity continues evolving alongside artificial intelligence. Organizations are increasingly facing sophisticated threats such as AI-generated phishing campaigns, deepfakes, and automated social engineering attacks. As a result, enterprises are placing greater emphasis on protecting not only technical infrastructure but also the human element of cybersecurity through security awareness, behavioral training, and AI-aware defense strategies.
KnowBe4 has expanded its focus beyond traditional security awareness training to include digital workforce security for both employees and AI agents. The company’s latest leadership appointment reflects a broader industry trend in which cybersecurity vendors are strengthening executive teams to address changing customer needs and accelerate innovation in response to an increasingly AI-powered threat landscape.
As enterprises continue adopting AI across their operations, experienced growth leaders will play an important role in helping cybersecurity companies scale globally while delivering solutions that address emerging risks. Kanzer’s appointment underscores the growing intersection of AI, human behavior, and cybersecurity in shaping the future of enterprise security.
