Cindy Zhou

As CMO of KnowBe4, Cindy continues to leverage her extensive experience and industry insights to elevate the company’s market presence and drive growth in the ever-evolving cybersecurity industry. Cindy’s approach combines strategic vision with practical execution, enabling her to develop and implement marketing strategies that align with business objectives and drive measurable outcomes. Her leadership style fosters innovation, collaboration, and a data-driven mindset within her teams.

Prior to KnowBe4, Cindy has successfully led marketing transformation initiatives at various technology companies, including LogRhythm, IBM, and Verizon.

A passionate advocate for women in technology and cybersecurity, Cindy’s contributions have been widely recognized in the industry. She is a member of WSJ’s CMO Council, named a Star CMO by DCA Live three times in 2023, 2021, and 2019, a Top 101 B2B Marketing Influencers by CMO Huddles in 2023, and a finalist for the CMO Club Customer Experience Award in 2021. Cindy earned an MBA from Louisiana State University and a BA from the University of Maryland.