03/02/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Trellix appoints industry veteran CPO to advance AI-powered innovation and customer-first execution
Trellix, a company delivering on the future of AI-powered cybersecurity, today announced the appointments of Alex Au Yeung as Chief Product Officer and Zach Nelson as Chief Human Resources Officer. These strategic additions reinforce Trellix's commitment to helping customers build cyber resilience by operationalizing threat intelligence and automating AI-powered threat detection and response across on-premises, hybrid, air-gapped, and cloud environments.
"Our mission is to help organizations stay ahead of a rapidly growing and an increasingly complex threat landscape with security built for resilience," said Vishal Rao, Chief Executive Officer, Trellix. "Alex and Zach bring proven leadership from high-growth technology environments and deep expertise in scaling innovation and performance-driven cultures. Their impact will accelerate our product strategy and strengthen the talent foundation that powers our ability to deliver trusted cybersecurity outcomes."
"Trellix is recognized for its threat intelligence capabilities and integrated security, but what truly differentiates the company is its customer-first focus, people, and long-term vision," said Alex Au Yeung, Chief Product Officer. "I'm excited to build on that foundation and deliver adaptive, intelligent solutions that help organizations strengthen their security posture in real time."
"Trellix's mission and momentum are compelling," said Zach Nelson, Chief Human Resources Officer. "I look forward to building a culture focused on driving customer outcomes, and a people strategy that empowers teams, drives performance, and supports the company's next phase of growth."