Nicole Eagan
CEO, Darktrace
As chief executive officer of Darktrace, Nicole Eagan has positioned the company as an international leader in cyber defense. she was named 'Woman of the Year' at the 2016 Cyber Security Awards for successfully introducing disruptive machine learning technology to the global market. Her extensive career as a technology executive includes over 25 years of commercial and marketing experience. An expert in developing and executing strategies for high-growth businesses, Eagan helped Darktrace secure $65 million in Series C funding from KKR and led the company to 600% year-on-year growth. Under her leadership, Darktrace's innovative approach to cyber security has won over 20 awards, including World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.