Mandy Andress

Mandy Andress currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Elastic since May 2018 and holds multiple advisory and investment roles in various organizations, including Cyberstarts, Merlin Ventures, Prompt Security, and Glilot Capital Partners. Additionally, Mandy is a Villager at Team8 and an advisor within the Hetz Executive Network. With a strong background in cybersecurity and investment, Mandy contributes to early-stage funding initiatives and strategic growth in multiple ventures. Mandy holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, a Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.