David Muse

Chief Executive Officer at Elemica

David Muse is the Chief Executive Officer of ZeroFox, a prominent provider of external cybersecurity solutions. He was appointed to this role on May 28, 2024, succeeding the company's founder, James C. Foster, who transitioned to the position of Executive Chairman. Muse's leadership is expected to guide ZeroFox through a new phase of growth following its recent acquisition by a private equity firm for $350 million.1 3

Professional Background

Before joining ZeroFox, David Muse served as the CEO of Elemica, a digital supply chain software company, where he was instrumental in driving growth and innovation. His extensive career includes leadership roles at various organizations, such as:

Dharma Platform: CEO
Enviance: President and CEO
P2 Energy Solutions: Chief Operating Officer
Honeywell: Vice President of Global Strategic Accounts
IBM Global Business Services: Partner in Global Services

Muse holds an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University, where he has also served as an adjunct faculty member. He has received multiple accolades, including Comparably's Best CEO award for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and recognition for his commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership.1 2 5

Vision for ZeroFox

Upon his appointment, Muse expressed enthusiasm for leading ZeroFox, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing comprehensive digital risk protection and enhancing customer security against evolving cyber threats. He aims to continue fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within the organization, focusing on product advancements and customer satisfaction as key priorities.1 3 4

Highlights

Sep 12 · zerofox.com

ZeroFox Expands Leadership Team to Usher in Next Phase of Growth

Sep 12 · globenewswire.com

ZeroFox Expands Leadership Team to Usher in Next Phase of Growth

May 29 · bizjournals.com

Baltimore company shakes up C-suite after $350M deal

May 28 · globenewswire.com

ZeroFox Announces Leadership Transition - GlobeNewswire

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at Elemica (May 2020 - Present)

Senior Advisor, Operating Partner at TPG Global (Sep 2016 - Mar 2020); CEO at Dharma (Aug 2018 - Feb 2020); Chief Executive Officer at Enviance (Jan 2015 - Jul 2016); Chief Operating Officer at P2 Energy Solutions (Oct 2010 - Dec 2013); Executive Vice President, Oil and Gas at SAIC (May 2008 - Oct 2010); Partner, Global Services at IBM (Dec 2005 - May 2008); VP Sales at Aspen Technology (Sep 2002 - Dec 2005); VP, Global Strategic Accounts at Honeywell (1998 - 2002); Senior Account Executive at Schneider Electric (1996 - 1998); Loss Prevention Engineer, Safety and Process Control at Mobil Oil (1994 - 1996)