Strategic Cyber Ventures Board Names Hank Thomas as New CEO

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Jan 22, 2018, 08:59 ET

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Cyber Ventures (SCV), the industry's first cybersecurity focused venture capital firm led by cybersecurity operators, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Hank Thomas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Thomas, co-founder of SCV, previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of SCV's Board of Directors.

"I'm extremely proud of the portfolio of companies we have more than invested in, but partnered with. Our entire team is excited about the technology we are developing. For SCV, the opportunity that lies ahead is enormous, and the ability to lead this next chapter is deeply humbling and incredibly exhilarating. We are focused on continuing to accelerate the innovation and accomplishments of our portfolio companies that my business partner Tom Kellermann and I helped create. Their success will continue to drive us." said new CEO and co-founder Hank Thomas. Prior to forming SCV, Thomas spent eight years as an Army Intelligence Officer and eleven years at Booz Allen Hamilton as a cybersecurity consultant and executive.

"I'm proud of what we've accomplished at SCV, and with my decision to depart this is the perfect time for Hank to become SCV's next CEO. We've selected a strong leader at a time when SCV is in a unique and advantageous market position with a strong portfolio of companies," said outgoing CEO and co-founder Tom Kellermann, who is stepping into the role of Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Carbon Black, a major cybersecurity firm. "While my role will change, my commitment to SCV remains, and I look forward to supporting SCV through an active role on the board."

About Strategic Cyber Ventures (SCV)

SCV is a venture capital firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in January 2016 by Tom Kellermann and Hank Thomas. SCV invests in cybersecurity companies that disrupt advanced cyber adversaries and are revolutionizing the cyber product marketplace. The team at SCV has deep roots in the U.S. military, intelligence, government, and corporate cybersecurity communities and is building an ecosystem for corporate and government security technology collaboration. SCV's mission is to advance cybersecurity through expert investment in complimentary capabilities, teams, and technologies that solve the world's security problems. SCV currently has four unique companies in their growing portfolio to include TrapX Security, E8 Security, ID DataWeb, and Polarity. If you'd like to learn more about SCV and their portfolio please visit: https://scvgroup.net/.

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