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Our Story
We believe that when you’re free from threats, you’re free to thrive.
Here at Malwarebytes, we believe that when you’re free from threats, you’re free to thrive. It all started with one person who needed help with a malware infection, and a community coming together to find solutions. In that moment in time a product was born for all people, with a mission to rid the world of malware.
Our product has since grown and evolved. From removing malware, to protecting devices, to ever-changing prevention.
Now we’re doing so much more than just malware remediation. We’ve forged ahead into the world of cyberprotection, privacy, and beyond.
Our products are robust, and our tech effective, across devices and the cloud. We’re trusted by businesses large and small, and institutions like schools, hospitals and governments. We’re powered by AI, and behavioral-based technology, and driven by hundreds of researchers, hunters, and innovators. All committed to delivering the best cyberprotection available anywhere.
We’re relentlessly committed to bringing effective, intuitive, and inclusive solutions.
We’re intuitive to use, and we’re more accessible to more people from all walks of life, from grandparents to geeks.
Malwarebytes is at home in the home, on-the-go, and in the corporate conference room. Made for individuals, public organizations, private entities, and everything in between.
This is what we live for, and we’re relentlessly committed to bringing effective, intuitive, and inclusive solutions to the people, families, and businesses of all kinds.
OUR GLOBAL OFFICES
Santa Clara, California, USA
3979 Freedom Circle,
12th Floor,
Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Tampa, Florida, USA
Malwarebytes @ WeWork
501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1400
Tampa, FL 33602
Cork, Ireland
One Albert Quay,
2nd Floor,
Cork, Ireland, T12 X8N6
Tallinn, Estonia
Kai 1,
6th Floor,
Tallinn, Estonia, 10111
Bastia Umbra (Perugia), Italy
Via delle Ginestre,
13/15 06083,
Bastia Umbra, Italy
Lisbon, Portugal
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 122C,
1050-046 Lisbon,
Portugal
Bilbao, Spain
Plaza Circular 4 – 5º izq. ,
48001 Bilbao,
Spain
Tel Aviv, Israel
Malwarebytes @ WeWork
Yigal Alon St 114
Tel Aviv, Israel
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EXECUTIVE TEAM
Marcin Kleczynski
Marcin Kleczynski is CEO and co-founder of Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company specializing in simple, intuitive cyberprotection for both consumer and businesses. Marcin believes everyone deserves the right to be safe online, and stands behind the belief by continuing to offer a free consumer product. As CEO, Marcin has overseen the phenomenal growth of Malwarebytes from a one-man band to a company with over 800 employees and offices across the globe. Today he continues to lead the strategic expansion of the business and guide the long-term vision for the research and development teams. Marcin is recognized as a foremost authority on cyberthreats, receiving numerous awards including the Silicon Valley’s 40 Under 40, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Forbes 30 Under 30.
Tom Fox
President & Chief Financial Officer
Tom joined the company in April 2018 and leads finance, accounting, corporate strategy, legal affairs, and workplace operations at Malwarebytes. He has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in high-growth technology businesses in both financial and operating roles. Before Malwarebytes, Tom was CFO of Angie’s List, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI) and prior to that he spent over a decade at NAVTEQ Corp. (NYSE: NVT), and later Nokia, where he held executive and managerial roles across sales, product management, strategy, and investor relations. Tom also serves as an advisory board member at privately-held ZYYAH, Inc. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Pedro Bustamante
Chief Research & Innovation Officer
Pedro envisions the future of advancements and threats that will impact the industry while leading his innovative team of engineers and developers to find proactive solutions. Pedro joined Malwarebytes in 2013 and was the co-founder of the company’s anti-exploit technology.
Jason Coville
Jason Coville is a seasoned sales executive and business leader with over two decades of experience in the technology industry. As the Chief Sales Officer for Malwarebytes, he is responsible for driving the company’s revenue growth and expanding its global footprint. Jason has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing sales teams. Prior to joining Malwarebytes, he held senior sales leadership roles at several leading technology companies, including VMware, Carbon Black, and HP. Jason is known for his customer-centric approach and his ability to build strong relationships with partners, customers, and employees. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northeastern University.
Marcin Kleczynski is CEO and co-founder of Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company specializing in simple, intuitive cyberprotection for both consumer and businesses. Marcin believes everyone deserves the right to be safe online, and stands behind the belief by continuing to offer a free consumer product. As CEO, Marcin has overseen the phenomenal growth of Malwarebytes from a one-man band to a company with over 800 employees and offices across the globe. Today he continues to lead the strategic expansion of the business and guide the long-term vision for the research and development teams. Marcin is recognized as a foremost authority on cyberthreats, receiving numerous awards including the Silicon Valley’s 40 Under 40, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Forbes 30 Under 30.
Tom joined the company in April 2018 and leads finance, accounting, corporate strategy, legal affairs, and workplace operations at Malwarebytes. He has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in high-growth technology businesses in both financial and operating roles. Before Malwarebytes, Tom was CFO of Angie’s List, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI) and prior to that he spent over a decade at NAVTEQ Corp. (NYSE: NVT), and later Nokia, where he held executive and managerial roles across sales, product management, strategy, and investor relations. Tom also serves as an advisory board member at privately-held ZYYAH, Inc. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Pedro envisions the future of advancements and threats that will impact the industry while leading his innovative team of engineers and developers to find proactive solutions. Pedro joined Malwarebytes in 2013 and was the co-founder of the company’s anti-exploit technology.
Jason Coville is a seasoned sales executive and business leader with over two decades of experience in the technology industry. As the Chief Sales Officer for Malwarebytes, he is responsible for driving the company’s revenue growth and expanding its global footprint. Jason has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing sales teams. Prior to joining Malwarebytes, he held senior sales leadership roles at several leading technology companies, including VMware, Carbon Black, and HP. Jason is known for his customer-centric approach and his ability to build strong relationships with partners, customers, and employees. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northeastern University.
Lee Wei
Senior Vice President, Customer Experience
Lee Wei leads a multifaceted, technology and customer-centric career guided by one philosophy: Relying on products is not enough – you must know your customers to survive and thrive.
Previously the CTO for Endpoint and Mobile Security at IBM, he has also worked for both Oracle and Cisco, when both companies had less than 2,000 employees. Lee Wei has focused on endpoint security technologies for the last 18 years, evangelizing and implementing solutions globally, speaking at security events and has written numerous tools, utilities, and reports for the endpoint community.
Fernando Francisco
Senior Vice President, International Operations
Fernando leads business and corporate development, focusing on the company’s worldwide market penetration. Since joining Malwarebytes in 2011, he has helped the company expand globally, opening our office in Estonia, and driving business growth through strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.
Motil Jayakar
Senior Vice President, Product Engineering
Motil joined Malwarebytes in 2018 and is the Senior Vice President of Product Engineering. With over twenty years in the technology sector, he has directed engineering teams in the development of innovative digital solutions. Before Malwarebytes, Motil led teams at renowned tech companies like GoPro and LinkedIn. He earned his Master’s in Computer Science from California State University, Sacramento. At Malwarebytes, Motil’s strategic leadership and dedication have been pivotal in advancing the company’s commitment to cybersecurity, enhancing protection and value for all digital users.
Mark Beare is responsible for the consumer facing business at Malwarebytes. Mark joined the team in August 2022 and brings over 16 years of consumer software experience in marketing, engineering and product.
Lee Wei leads a multifaceted, technology and customer-centric career guided by one philosophy: Relying on products is not enough – you must know your customers to survive and thrive.
Previously the CTO for Endpoint and Mobile Security at IBM, he has also worked for both Oracle and Cisco, when both companies had less than 2,000 employees. Lee Wei has focused on endpoint security technologies for the last 18 years, evangelizing and implementing solutions globally, speaking at security events and has written numerous tools, utilities, and reports for the endpoint community.
Fernando leads business and corporate development, focusing on the company’s worldwide market penetration. Since joining Malwarebytes in 2011, he has helped the company expand globally, opening our office in Estonia, and driving business growth through strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.
Motil joined Malwarebytes in 2018 and is the Senior Vice President of Product Engineering. With over twenty years in the technology sector, he has directed engineering teams in the development of innovative digital solutions. Before Malwarebytes, Motil led teams at renowned tech companies like GoPro and LinkedIn. He earned his Master’s in Computer Science from California State University, Sacramento. At Malwarebytes, Motil’s strategic leadership and dedication have been pivotal in advancing the company’s commitment to cybersecurity, enhancing protection and value for all digital users.
Laura Wall Klieves
As Vice President of People, Laura brings over 30 years of experience in communications, human resources and management to Malwarebytes. Prior to joining the company in 2019, Klieves has had many leadership positions at communications firms and advertising agencies, including VP positions at Duarte and Gumas Advertising. Her expertise has been instrumental in driving Malwarebytes’ strategic HR initiatives and fostering a strong company culture.
Ameet Matharu
Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Ameet joined Malwarebytes in October 2019 and leads our legal department. He has over a decade of experience in scaling high tech companies, developing long-term business relationships, and building processes and compliance programs. Prior to joining Malwarebytes, Ameet was the head of legal at Centric Software where he helped the business grow and led its successful sale to Dassault Systèmes (EPA: DSY). Ameet received his JD from Santa Clara Law School, MBA from Santa Clara University, and a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
As Vice President of People, Laura brings over 30 years of experience in communications, human resources and management to Malwarebytes. Prior to joining the company in 2019, Klieves has had many leadership positions at communications firms and advertising agencies, including VP positions at Duarte and Gumas Advertising. Her expertise has been instrumental in driving Malwarebytes’ strategic HR initiatives and fostering a strong company culture.
Ameet joined Malwarebytes in October 2019 and leads our legal department. He has over a decade of experience in scaling high tech companies, developing long-term business relationships, and building processes and compliance programs. Prior to joining Malwarebytes, Ameet was the head of legal at Centric Software where he helped the business grow and led its successful sale to Dassault Systèmes (EPA: DSY). Ameet received his JD from Santa Clara Law School, MBA from Santa Clara University, and a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marcin Kleczynski
Marcin Kleczynski is CEO and co-founder of Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company specializing in simple, intuitive cyberprotection for both consumer and businesses. Marcin believes everyone deserves the right to be safe online, and stands behind the belief by continuing to offer a free consumer product. As CEO, Marcin has overseen the phenomenal growth of Malwarebytes from a one-man band to a company with over 800 employees and offices across the globe. Today he continues to lead the strategic expansion of the business and guide the long-term vision for the research and development teams. Marcin is recognized as a foremost authority on cyberthreats, receiving numerous awards including the Silicon Valley’s 40 Under 40, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Forbes 30 Under 30.
Sandy Gill
Sandy is a Managing Director and joined Vector in 2011. He currently sits on the Boards of Alvaria, Cheetah Digital, Mood Media, The Kela Group, and WatchGuard, and was actively involved in Vector’s investments in 20-20 and SafeNet / Aladdin. At Vector, Sandy focuses on Software investing, including Cybersecurity and Online Applications.
Prior to Vector, Sandy worked at UBS in the Technology Investment Banking Group based in New York, advising clients primarily in the Software and IT Services industries.
Sandy received his MBA from the Harvard Business School. He holds a B.A. in History from Yale University where he graduated cum laude.
Marcin Kleczynski is CEO and co-founder of Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company specializing in simple, intuitive cyberprotection for both consumer and businesses. Marcin believes everyone deserves the right to be safe online, and stands behind the belief by continuing to offer a free consumer product. As CEO, Marcin has overseen the phenomenal growth of Malwarebytes from a one-man band to a company with over 800 employees and offices across the globe. Today he continues to lead the strategic expansion of the business and guide the long-term vision for the research and development teams. Marcin is recognized as a foremost authority on cyberthreats, receiving numerous awards including the Silicon Valley’s 40 Under 40, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Forbes 30 Under 30.
Corey joined Highland Partners in 1997 and hasn’t looked back. He is currently chairman of the board of Gigamon (IPO in 2013), and serves on the boards of Datiphy, Entourage, OneSpace, Pharmaca, SignifAI, vArmour Networks, and ZeroFOX.
Sandy is a Managing Director and joined Vector in 2011. He currently sits on the Boards of Alvaria, Cheetah Digital, Mood Media, The Kela Group, and WatchGuard, and was actively involved in Vector’s investments in 20-20 and SafeNet / Aladdin. At Vector, Sandy focuses on Software investing, including Cybersecurity and Online Applications.
Prior to Vector, Sandy worked at UBS in the Technology Investment Banking Group based in New York, advising clients primarily in the Software and IT Services industries.
Sandy received his MBA from the Harvard Business School. He holds a B.A. in History from Yale University where he graduated cum laude.