Stairwell, a cybersecurity innovator leveraging AI-driven signal intelligence to detect and respond to threats at the file level, has announced a significant leadership change. Emmy Linder has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking the helm to lead Stairwell through its next chapter of advancement and expansion.
This leadership move marks a strategic shift in the company’s trajectory, aimed at bolstering growth and accelerating product innovation. Mike Wiacek, the company’s founder and outgoing CEO, will transition into the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), where he will focus on deepening Stairwell’s technological capabilities and spearheading product development.
“We’re entering a pivotal moment as we help security teams analyze and respond to malware faster than ever before. Emmy brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical insight, and I’m excited to welcome her to lead Stairwell,” said Wiacek.
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Stairwell’s recent rollout of AI-enabled malware analysis tools signals a turning point in its mission to streamline threat detection and response. The timing of this leadership change aligns with the company’s efforts to scale its solutions and better support enterprise security teams facing increasingly complex cyber threats.
Emmy Linder Brings Strategic Growth Experience to Stairwell
Linder joins Stairwell with over 15 years of leadership in cybersecurity and enterprise IT. Renowned for her strategic foresight and ability to guide companies through high-growth phases, she is expected to bring structure and focus to Stairwell’s scaling efforts.
During her time at Cybereason, Linder served as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing a period of rapid global expansion. She successfully synchronized engineering, product, and go-to-market efforts, enabling the company to meet the evolving needs of a growing customer base. Before that, she held a strategic consulting role at Boston Consulting Group, advising top-tier companies on digital transformation and innovation strategies.
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“Stairwell is establishment something truly transformative in the security space. I’m honored to join the team and help lead the company into its next phase,” said Linder. “Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a business critical. With Mike driving our technology vision and a world-class team behind us, we’re well-positioned to tackle the complex threats modern organizations face.”
Leadership Synergy for the Future
Stairwell’s board sees this leadership pairing as a catalyst for the company’s continued growth.
“Emmy brings a proven track record of scaling businesses and delivering results, and her passion for cybersecurity is evident,” said Steve Loughlin, Partner at Accel and a member of Stairwell’s board. “Combined with Mike’s unmatched technical leadership, this new executive team sets the stage for Stairwell to thrive in an evolving threat landscape.”
With Linder’s focus on business execution and Wiacek’s continued leadership in technology, Stairwell is poised to further advance its mission of reshaping cybersecurity by making malware detection faster, smarter, and more accessible for enterprises worldwide.
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Source: businesswire
