Singapore – Dragos, a cybersecurity firm for operational technology environments, has recently announced the appointment of Ekta Singh-Bushell as the company’s first chief operating officer.
After serving as chair of the Audit Committee on the company’s board of directors, Singh-Bushell joins the executive leadership team with extensive expertise in driving business transformation through operational excellence.
In this expanded role, she is set to lead go-to-market, customer experience, and people teams, working closely across the organisation to support Dragos’ strategic goals and next phase of growth.
Singh-Bushell’s career spans diverse global management experience at some top companies, along with expertise in high-growth technology sectors like cybersecurity. Her notable achievements include serving as COO of the executive office at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
During her extensive 17-year career at EY, she served in several key leadership positions, most notably as senior managing partner, driving transformational projects in industries undergoing significant changes due to digital, technology, data, and cyber innovations.
Early in her career at EY, Singh-Bushell also became the global information security officer. She also has extensive operating experience that encompasses advising and collaborating with CEOs, CFOs, and boards, having served as a board member focused on audit and risk, technology, and cyber for companies including Cisco Systems, Huron Consulting Group, Lesaka Technologies, ChargePoint, Designer Brands, and Datatec.
Additionally, her career also includes being known for her practical global commercial business practices and insights, having worked with companies in more than 60 countries.
Robert M. Lee, CEO and co-founder at Dragos, Inc., said, “I’ve had the opportunity to see Ekta’s transformative leadership firsthand on Dragos’s Board, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to our executive leadership team at a pivotal time for the company.”
“Ekta’s contributions will be a force multiplier for our strong executive team in driving operational excellence and value for customers at a time of rapid growth for Dragos. Ekta’s deep commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and the industrial organisations that support our daily lives is completely aligned with our mission,” added Lee.
Speaking about her appointment, Singh-Bushell further stated, “Joining Dragos is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a mission I deeply believe in, leveraging the experience I have gained throughout my career.”
“During my year as Chair of the Audit Committee on the Dragos Board, I witnessed first-hand the company’s market leadership in OT cybersecurity for industrial and critical infrastructure. Dragos’s technology is already leading the industry; as COO, I am excited to further strengthen our position by helping the company achieve the CEO’s strategic vision through operational excellence, driving ambitious growth and innovation goals,” she further added.
