Rachel Pepple
About Rachel Pepple
Rachel Pepple serves as the Vice President of Corporate Marketing at ExtraHop, where she has been instrumental in launching the 'Security Uncompromised' brand campaign since 2021. With a background in law and extensive experience in corporate marketing, she focuses on team building and advocates for equitable workplace policies.
Work at ExtraHop
Rachel Pepple serves as Vice President of Corporate Marketing at ExtraHop, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in launching the 'Security Uncompromised' brand campaign, which aims to enhance awareness among enterprise Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs). This initiative focuses on improving market segment understanding and supporting sales efforts. Prior to her current role, she worked as Senior Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications at ExtraHop from 2013 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Pepple earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The George Washington University Law School, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Classical Humanities from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in corporate marketing and communications.
Background
Before joining ExtraHop, Rachel Pepple held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as Vice President of Global Brand & Communications at Tanium for seven months in 2020-2021. Earlier in her career, she gained legal experience as a Summer Associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in 2009 and as a Law Clerk at the Maryland Office of the Attorney General in 2008. Additionally, she worked as an Antitrust Paralegal at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP from 2005 to 2007.
Achievements
Rachel Pepple played a key role in leading the communications strategy for ExtraHop's significant $900 million acquisition by Bain Capital Private Equity and Crosspoint Capital Partners. This involved close collaboration with executive leadership and operating partners to develop a comprehensive cross-functional communications strategy. Her efforts in this area highlight her capability in managing high-stakes corporate communications.
Advocacy and Leadership
Rachel Pepple advocates for better parental leave policies and equitable workplace opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who challenge her and focuses on building teams with a high aptitude for learning. Her leadership style reflects her commitment to family and workplace equality, aiming to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.