Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth

Checkmarx has announced the appointment of Inbal Shani to its Board of Directors. Shani, a well-known figure in the technology industry, brings extensive executive experience to the board. Her background includes key roles at significant technology companies such as GitHub, Amazon/AWS, and Microsoft.

Sandeep Johri, CEO at Checkmarx, expressed his enthusiasm for Shani's appointment. “I'm extremely pleased to welcome Inbal to our Board of Directors,” Johri said. “Her long track record of leadership and innovation with some of today's leading technology organisations will help Checkmarx further develop our strategy and aid our focus on delivering long-term value and protection to our enterprise customers around the world.”

Shani currently serves as the Chief Product Officer and Head of Research and Development at Twilio Communications. Over her 25-year career, Shani has garnered experience in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, cloud, and retail. Her work spans the entire technology stack, emphasising solutions that maximise business-critical outcomes for customers.

Describing her new role at Checkmarx, Shani commented, "I'm a builder at heart, and I'm thrilled to join the Checkmarx board. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to lead the development of products across the stack, from autonomous vehicles and robots to natural language processing, cloud, developer tools, and more recently communication. My passion for developer productivity drives my excitement about this opportunity. With the rise of AI lowering barriers to entry, we also face new security threats. Ensuring security by design for every developer is more critical than ever and I'm eager to contribute to Checkmarx's mission in this pivotal time."

Checkmarx is recognised for its cloud-native application security solutions. The company positions itself as focused on delivering comprehensive security measures for enterprises worldwide, from code to cloud. Other board members include Checkmarx's founders, Maty Siman and Emmanuel Benzaquen, and Hellman & Friedman partner, Tarim Wasim.

Shani's educational background includes a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tel Aviv University and a B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the Israel Institute of Technology. Her pioneering work in applying artificial intelligence to complex technical and business problems highlights her as a significant asset to the board.

In her role at Twilio Communications, Shani leads all aspects of the company's product strategy, innovation, and software development, enhancing her already impressive portfolio of achievements. Her experience in leading research and development teams, along with marketing and go-to-market strategies, will be invaluable as Checkmarx continues to evolve and expand its market presence.

The addition of Shani to the Board of Directors is seen as a strategic move for Checkmarx, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to push forward in the field of application security. Her appointment underscores Checkmarx's commitment to innovation and security in the ever-evolving technology landscape.