Barracuda Networks, Inc., the cyber resilience platform leader making security easy for all size business, today announced the appointment of Dan Fletcher as Chief Financial Officer. Fletcher brings extensive experience as a finance leader, operating executive, and investor, with a proven track record of scaling software companies and creating long-term value.

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Dan Fletcher appointed Chief Financial Officer of Barracuda.

Dan Fletcher appointed Chief Financial Officer of Barracuda.

“This is a pivotal moment for Barracuda, as we take advantage of the accelerating demand for cybersecurity platforms, build on the momentum of BarracudaONE, and advance our strategy for the next phase of growth,” said Rohit Ghai, Chief Executive Officer at Barracuda. “Dan’s growth mindset, operating experience, and financial discipline will be instrumental as we scale the business.”

Fletcher has built his career scaling and transforming software businesses. Most recently, as Chief Financial Officer of Planful, he helped triple revenue, expand the company’s global market footprint, and integrate strategic acquisitions, while applying AI to modernize finance operations. Previously, as Chief Financial Officer of MarkLogic, he led the company’s transition to a SaaS model and helped guide its sale to Progress Software. As an Operating Principal at Vector Capital, he led acquisition, integration, and value-creation initiatives across the firm’s portfolio.

“Barracuda has strong momentum, a differentiated leadership position, and an exciting future ahead,” said Fletcher. “I’m excited to partner with Rohit and the entire team to build on that momentum, embrace AI to innovate and scale the business, and create lasting value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.”

In addition to his executive roles, Fletcher served on the board of directors of LivePerson (Nasdaq: LSPN) through its recent sale to SoundHound AI and previously served on the board of Reconext. He currently serves as lead independent director of Gappify and has advised several early-stage software companies.

About Barracuda

Barracuda is a leading global cybersecurity company delivering complete resilience made easy to buy, deploy, and use through a partner-first model. Our intelligent BarracudaONE platform provides cyber resilience across email, identities, AI, data, applications, networks, and managed XDR within an open ecosystem. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of organizations and partners worldwide, Barracuda delivers industry-leading solutions and support, powered by people and enhanced by AI, for all size business.

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