Christopher Lehman
About Christopher Lehman
Christopher Lehman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of SafeGuard Cyber, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales and leadership roles across various companies, including ExtraHop, EMC, Salesforce.com, and FireEye.
Current Position at SafeGuard Cyber
Christopher Lehman serves as the Chief Executive Officer at SafeGuard Cyber. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's strategic direction and operational management. His leadership is focused on enhancing the company's cybersecurity offerings and expanding its market presence.
Previous Experience at ExtraHop
Before joining SafeGuard Cyber, Christopher Lehman worked at ExtraHop. He served as Chief Revenue Officer from 2020 to 2022, where he was instrumental in driving revenue growth and developing sales strategies. Prior to this role, he held the position of Senior Vice President - Worldwide Sales and Channel from 2017 to 2022, contributing to the company’s sales initiatives and channel partnerships.
Career Background in Sales Leadership
Christopher Lehman has extensive experience in sales leadership across various technology companies. He worked at EMC as Vice President of Sales from 1999 to 2011, where he led sales teams and strategies for over a decade. He also held the role of Area Vice President at Salesforce.com from 2011 to 2014, focusing on the Northeast region. His career includes positions at FireEye, Inc. and Monetate, Inc., where he further developed his expertise in global sales.
Education and Academic Background
Christopher Lehman studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provided him with strong communication skills, which have been essential in his various leadership roles. He also attended Springfield High School, where he completed his secondary education.
Early Career at Merrill Lynch
Christopher Lehman's early career included a position at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Consultant from 1993 to 1996. In this role, he gained valuable experience in financial services, which contributed to his understanding of business operations and client relations in subsequent roles.