Doppel Appointed New Chief Security Advisor
The cybersecurity firm named former Xerox executive Joey Rachid as its new Chief Security Advisor and Field CISO.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in People
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Doppel has appointed Joey Rachid, a veteran with over 20 years of experience, to the role of Chief Security Advisor and Field CISO. The move aims to strengthen the company’s enterprise security relationships and influence its future product strategy.
Why it matters
By integrating a Field CISO role, the company intends to bridge the communication gap between its product teams and client security leaders. This strategic alignment allows internal developers to better address real-world operational concerns identified by customers.
Joey Rachid brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience and previously led an organization of 100 people at Xerox. Doppel also announced new leadership roles for Ofir Ronen and Joshua Bartolomie.
The players
Joey Rachid
He is the former Global Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer at Xerox who now serves as Doppel's Chief Security Advisor.
Doppel
This cybersecurity firm was recognized in 2026 for its innovations in AI-powered threat detection.
Alyssa Smrekar
She is the newly promoted Chief Marketing Officer at Doppel.
Rhiley Walsh
She serves as the newly promoted Head of Legal and Senior Director at the company.
The details
As the new Field CISO, Rachid will work directly with go-to-market teams to provide security expertise to enterprise clients. Additionally, the company promoted Alyssa Smrekar to Chief Marketing Officer and Rhiley Walsh to Head of Legal and Senior Director.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Article publication date.
2026: Doppel received industry awards from Fast Company and SiliconANGLE.
Market Landscape
This leadership expansion follows Doppel's recent recognition as an award-winning innovator in the AI-powered threat detection market. The company is actively scaling its internal operations to maintain a competitive edge against other enterprise security providers.
Enterprise clients can expect more direct feedback channels to the company’s product teams through the new Field CISO role. These organizational changes signify a shift toward more personalized security consulting for current subscribers.
The takeaway
Appointing a Field CISO helps bridge the gap between technical product development and the practical security needs of large-scale enterprises. Firms that prioritize this direct customer feedback loop are better positioned to adapt to changing cybersecurity threats.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityBrief US.
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