Fennessy named as Kudelski Security chief

Nagra owner Kudelski has named Rich Fennessy as CEO of Kudelski Security and group senior vice-president.

Fennessy, who will report to chairman and CEO André Kudelski, will lead the firm’s global cyber security business, focusing on the global expansion of the Group’s cyber security activities as well as broadening Kudelski’s cyber security solution offerings. HJe was previously CEO of Fishnet Security in the US.

Fennessy replaces Chritophe Nicloas, who is becoming group chief information officer.

“We are very pleased to welcome Rich to the Group. He is recognized as a visionary, innovative leader in the cyber security domain,” said André Kudelski. “I am confident that he will build on the solid groundwork already put in place by the Kudelski Security teams to extend the reach of our cyber security activities beyond Europe and accelerate Kudelski Security’s growth.”