Peter Cagney

Peter Cagney is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in engineering leadership and development across the cybersecurity and mobile security sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Development at Sophos since March 2022, Cagney focuses on delivering Security Service Edge capabilities and driving the transformation of the engineering organization towards agile cloud-based applications. Previously, Cagney held senior roles at McAfee, where responsibilities included leading global engineering teams and delivering innovative endpoint security solutions. Alongside positions at Intel Corporation and Symantec, Cagney has consistently demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional teams, establishing agile workflows, and enhancing product deployments. Educational qualifications include an MBA from University College Cork and a BEng in Electronic Engineering from the University of Limerick.