Dragos, Inc., a global leader in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, has named Dawn Mitchell as its new Chief People Officer. In this role, Mitchell will oversee Dragos’s People organization, aligning talent strategy with business priorities to support the company’s continued global expansion and the rising demand for OT cybersecurity. She will focus on scaling the organization, expanding into new markets, and maintaining the technical expertise and operational performance critical to protecting industrial and critical infrastructure.
“Dragos is at an important stage in its growth, and our ability to scale with discipline while staying true to our mission depends on strong leadership across the business,” said Robert M. Lee, CEO and co-founder of Dragos. “Dawn brings exceptional experience to attract, develop, and retain the right talent as we continue to innovate and deliver the most effective OT cybersecurity, all while preserving our mission-driven culture.”
Mitchell brings over 15 years of experience leading people strategy for cybersecurity and enterprise software organizations through periods of rapid growth and transformation. She has built people functions from the ground up, guided teams through scaling initiatives, and collaborated with executive leadership to ensure workforce strategies support business objectives while preserving culture and operational discipline.
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“Dragos operates in a market that impacts people’s daily lives, and has built a strong culture dedicated to the community that ensures safe water and powers our world, and makes the products we rely on,” Mitchell said. “The company has a clearly important mission and I’m looking forward to supporting the team through our next phase of growth.”
Mitchell previously served as Chief People Officer at HackerOne and held senior HR roles at Appian, Opower, and Red Hat, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition, workforce development, and organizational scaling.
As the OT cybersecurity market continues to expand, Dragos has enhanced its platform, services, and global reach to help organizations detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats that affect safety, productivity, and infrastructure reliability. Mitchell’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to combining operational excellence with mission-driven growth.
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