Dave Patnaik

Dave Patnaik is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in technology and venture capital, holding key leadership roles at prominent companies. Significant positions include Managing Director & General Manager at Trend Micro (2007-2012) and Managing Director at NETGEAR (2001-2005), as well as serving as Senior Vice President at Forescout Technologies (2021-2023) and SolarWinds (2020-2021). Currently, Dave holds roles as Vice President at Red Hat and Limited Partner & Board Member at Basic Path, while also serving on the Board of Advisors for Data Safeguard. With an educational background that includes degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, Dave's expertise lies in driving growth and innovation in emerging technologies, particularly in cybersecurity and digital transformation.