Sam King

CEO

Sam King is a pioneering technology executive and cybersecurity leader with a strong track record of scaling companies and driving transformation. As CEO of Veracode (2019–2024), she evolved the company into an AI-driven application security platform through strategic M&A and innovation. Under her leadership, Veracode expanded internationally, entered the federal sector, and achieved market-leading growth, exceeding the SaaS rule of 40 benchmark. A founding member of Veracode in 2006, she later led the company through multiple ownership transitions and a multi-billion dollar exit. Sam currently serves on boards including Progress Software (NYSE: PRGS) and the Aspen US Cybersecurity Council, and was recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Executive of the Year by the Executive Women’s Forum.

Links