Dragos, Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments, has announced the appointment of Dawn Mitchell as its new Chief People Officer. In this role, Mitchell will lead Dragos’s People organization and work closely with teams across the business to strengthen organizational capabilities as global demand for OT cybersecurity continues to rise.
As Dragos accelerates its expansion, Mitchell will focus on scaling the company’s workforce, entering new markets, and reinforcing the technical expertise and operational excellence required to protect industrial systems and critical infrastructure. Her leadership will center on aligning people strategy with business priorities while preserving the mission-driven culture that defines Dragos.
“Dragos is at an important stage in its growth, and our ability to scale with discipline while staying true to our mission depends on strong leadership across the business,” said Robert M. Lee, CEO and co-founder of Dragos. “Dawn brings exceptional experience to attract, develop, and retain the right talent as we continue to innovate and deliver the most effective OT cybersecurity, all while preserving our mission-driven culture.”
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Mitchell brings more than fifteen years of experience leading people and talent strategy for cybersecurity and enterprise software organizations navigating rapid growth and transformation. Throughout her career, she has built people functions from the ground up, guided companies through major scaling initiatives, and partnered closely with executive leadership to ensure workforce strategy supports long-term business goals. Moreover, she has consistently worked across departments to embed people programs into operational plans, strengthening both performance and culture.
“Dragos operates in a market that impacts people’s daily lives, and has built a strong culture dedicated to the community that ensures safe water and powers our world, and makes the products we rely on,” said Mitchell. “The company has a clearly important mission and I’m looking forward to supporting the team through our next phase of growth.”
Before joining Dragos, Mitchell served as Chief People Officer at HackerOne, where she led a global people organization supporting one of the most influential platforms in the cybersecurity ecosystem. Prior to that, she spent several years at Appian, where she advanced from Director of Talent Acquisition to Senior Vice President of Human Resources, helping guide the company through its evolution into a publicly traded enterprise software provider. Earlier in her career, Mitchell also held senior talent and people leadership roles at Opower and Red Hat, further strengthening her background in building scalable, high-performing teams.
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Meanwhile, Dragos continues to expand its platform, services, and international presence to meet the growing needs of asset owners and operators responsible for critical infrastructure. The company supports organizations worldwide in detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats that can impact operational safety, production continuity, financial performance, and corporate reputation.
Ultimately, Mitchell’s appointment underscores Dragos’s commitment to investing in leadership that can support both rapid growth and long-term resilience. As OT cybersecurity becomes increasingly essential to national infrastructure and industrial operations, Dragos is positioning itself to scale responsibly, strengthen its workforce, and deliver trusted protection for the systems that keep the world running.
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