Orca Security Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Executive Appointments

Orca Security, the leading provider of agentless cloud security solutions, has announced the addition of two key executives to its leadership team. Oded Edri has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2023. In addition, Arie Teter has been promoted to the role of Chief Product Officer, succeeding co-founder Gil Geron, who was recently appointed as CEO.

The appointments come at a time when Orca Security is experiencing overwhelming demand for its cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP). With these new additions to the leadership team, the company aims to further accelerate its growth and solidify its position as a market leader in cloud security.

Oded Edri brings over 15 years of experience in executive leadership, financial management, human resources management, and operations. Prior to joining Orca Security, he served as the Chief Accounting Officer at Payoneer, where he played a crucial role in leading the company through its initial public offering. Oded has also held senior financial and operations leadership positions at MakerBot, Stratasys, and PwC. His extensive experience in scaling companies and taking them public will be invaluable in driving Orca Security’s rapid and profitable expansion.

Expressing his enthusiasm for joining Orca Security, Oded Edri said, “I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic company that continues to out-innovate every company in the fast-growing cloud security market. I look forward to working with Gil and his team to accelerate the momentum of Orca Security and deliver long-term growth and success.”

Arie Teter, who has been promoted to Chief Product Officer, previously served as the Vice President of Research and Development at Orca Security for over three years. With a background in leading engineering teams at Symantec and Check Point, as well as experience at Intel and Cisco, Arie is well-equipped to define and execute the product roadmap aligned with Orca’s customer needs and strategic objectives. His promotion reflects his exceptional contributions to the development of the Orca platform and his deep understanding of the company’s values, culture, and long-term goals.

Gil Geron, co-founder and CEO of Orca Security, expressed his confidence in Arie’s leadership, stating, “Arie’s exceptional contributions to the development of the Orca platform combined with his clear vision make him the perfect leader for our product organization. We congratulate him on a well-deserved promotion.”

Orca Security has been gaining significant momentum and recognition, including being listed on the Forbes Cloud 100, the RedPoint InfraRed 100, the CNBC Disruptor 50 List for 2023, and the Forbes 2023 America’s Best Startup Employers list. The company’s continuous platform advancements and commitment to delivering comprehensive cloud security solutions have positioned it as a leader in the industry.

With its patented SideScanning™ technology and Unified Data Model, the Orca Cloud Security Platform provides enterprises with unparalleled coverage and visibility of risks across the cloud. By quickly identifying and remediating risks, Orca Security enables security teams to keep their businesses secure.

As Orca Security continues to innovate and expand its offerings, the company remains dedicated to its mission of providing top-notch cloud security solutions.