TLDR:
– Merlin Ventures has appointed Andrew Smeaton as CISO-in-Residence
– Smeaton will provide strategic and technical counsel to portfolio companies
Merlin Ventures has announced the appointment of Andrew Smeaton as the firm’s CISO-in-Residence. In this role, Smeaton will provide guidance to portfolio companies, strengthen alignment between CISO needs and company offerings, and expand the firm’s community of security executives providing feedback to startups. With over 25 years of security leadership experience, Smeaton’s expertise will enhance Merlin Ventures’ impact in the Israeli cybersecurity market. The venture capital affiliate aims to scale companies and introduce solutions to address critical cybersecurity challenges.