Barracuda Names Rohit Ghai as CEO

Barracuda Networks has announced that Rohit Ghai, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RSA, has been appointed CEO of Barracuda. Ghai succeeds Hatem Naguib, who has stepped down from his role as CEO after successfully leading the company through transformative growth. Naguib has served as CEO of Barracuda since 2021, following impactful tenures as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Barracuda’s security business unit. During his leadership, Barracuda achieved significant milestones – including the launch of the BarracudaONE AI-powered cybersecurity platform, strategic expansion of its industry-leading product portfolio and deepened engagement across partner and customer ecosystems. These efforts propelled Barracuda to record-breaking revenue and profitability, further solidifying its position as a market leader. Ghai brings more than two decades of executive leadership across some of the most influential cybersecurity and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology companies, including RSA, EMC, Symantec, and CA Technologies. Known for his strategic acumen and deep industry expertise, Ghai has consistently driven innovation, scaled global operations and delivered market-defining growth throughout his career. His appointment signals a new chapter for Barracuda as it enters its next phase of expansion. “I’m honored to join Barracuda at such a dynamic inflection point in its evolution. The company stands at the intersection of innovation and impact, with a strong foundation and a bold vision for the future,” said Ghai. ”Barracuda’s commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions and its relentless focus on partner and customer success make it a world-class organization.  I am grateful to the board for placing their trust in me and am excited about the opportunity to accelerate Barracuda’s business momentum.” “Leading Barracuda through a period of extraordinary transformation has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together – from scaling the business and earning the trust of partners and customers worldwide, to fostering a culture defined by innovation and resilience,” said Naguib. “As I pass the baton to Rohit, I do so with full confidence in his ability to lead Barracuda into its next era. His strategic vision, deep industry expertise and passion for cybersecurity make him the ideal leader to accelerate our momentum even further.” In addition to his new role as CEO, Ghai will join Barracuda’s board of directors. He also serves on the boards of Pegasystems, D-Wave Systems and MHC Software, and previously served on the board of Everbridge – underscoring his commitment to advancing technology and security across industries.