Oslo, Norway - August 27, 2024 – Promon, the leader in proactive mobile application security, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Kollberg as Chief Executive Officer, starting September 16th based out of Promon’s Oslo HQ. Daniel brings a distinguished track record to Promon, having held senior executive positions at leading cybersecurity companies such as SentinelOne, Palo Alto Networks, and FireEye. Additionally, he has held commercial leadership roles at NTT Security, McAfee, Nokia, and IBM.
At SentinelOne, where he served as Senior Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Daniel led the hypergrowth efforts and established the EMEA business as the company's highest-performing unit. During his tenure, he also spearheaded the business through a successful company IPO. Prior to that, in various executive leadership roles at Palo Alto Networks, he built teams that consistently delivered superior growth.
Daniel Kollberg's appointment signals Promon's commitment to continued growth and innovation in the mobile application security sector.
"I am thrilled to join Promon and contribute to its mission of making the world safer, one app at a time,” says Daniel Kollberg. “Mobile app security is at a critical juncture, and Promon is uniquely positioned to lead the way in servicing customers with an industry-leading technology through a world-class team dedicated to excellence, which aligns directly with my vision for how to build sustainable operational success."
Andreas Thome, chairman of the board of Promon, commented on the appointment: "We are delighted to welcome Daniel Kollberg to Promon. His extensive experience and proven leadership in the cybersecurity industry make him an invaluable addition to our executive team and will help us achieve the next step in our growth journey. We are confident that under his leadership, Promon will continue to achieve remarkable growth and set new standards in the mobile app security industry."
“As investors, we are excited to welcome Daniel Kollberg as the new Chief Executive Officer of Promon after an extensive global search,” said Maxwell Veyhe, Partner at Gro Capital and member of Promon’s board of directors. “His strategic vision and operational excellence will undoubtedly drive significant value for our stakeholders. We look forward to witnessing the transformative impact of his leadership on the company and the mobile app security industry at large.”
About Promon
Promon is the leader in proactive mobile app security. We work to make the world safer, one app at a time. Since 2006, some of the world’s most impactful companies have trusted Promon to secure their mobile apps. Today, more than one billion people use a Promon-protected app. Promon is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the globe. Learn more at promon.co.
About Daniel
Daniel Kollberg is the Chief Executive Officer for Promon. Over a distinguished 30-year cybersecurity career, Daniel, originally from Sweden, has earned his reputation as a leading light in the field, bringing strategic and analytical focus with a specific emphasis on hyper-growth. His leadership style is focused on building and developing high-performing teams with a strong culture and a common purpose.
After Electrical Engineering studies at the Technical University of Denmark, Daniel quickly took his skills into the commercial side and built his career at IBM, McAfee, and Nokia, before taking up executive roles at FireEye and Palo Alto Networks followed by the role as Senior Vice President at SentinelOne leading the Europe, Middle East and Africa business through a 20x revenue increase in a hyperscale IPO journey.
Whether within a regional theater or at the global level, and with companies at varying levels of maturity, Daniel’s success has been characterized by delivering growth through his extensive operational experience, domain knowledge, and visionary leadership.
