Leadership

Chris Wysopal is the Chief Security Evangelist at Veracode, responsible for enhancing the company’s industry presence, advocating robust security practices, and fostering customer and peer relationships. Prior to co-founding Veracode in 2006, Chris was vice president of research and development at security consultancy @stake, which was acquired by Symantec. In the 1990s, Chris was one of the original vulnerability researchers at The L0pht, a hacker think tank, where he was one of the first to publicize the risks of insecure software. He has testified to the US Congress on the subjects of government security and how vulnerabilities are discovered in software.

Chris is a highly influential and sought-after voice in the software security industry. He is the author of “The Art of Software Security Testing” and was instrumental in developing industry guidelines for responsible disclosure of software vulnerabilities. MIT Technology Review wrote in 2019 that Chris “has worked for decades to demand secure technologies from influential tech companies.”

Chris received a BS in computer and systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In his free time, Chris enjoys photography and hiking the conservation trails near his home outside Boston.

Simon Adell serves as Chief Financial Officer at Veracode, based in Burlington, MA. He joined the company in June 2025, where he leads all financial operations, including strategic planning, financial reporting, and the company’s growth initiatives.

Simon brings more than two decades of experience in financial leadership, with a proven track record of scaling high-growth technology companies and driving operational excellence. Prior to joining Veracode, he served as Chief Financial Officer at several innovative technology companies, including DataCamp, TripleLift, and iLevel Solutions, where he guided organizations through periods of rapid expansion.

Simon holds a Master of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Queen’s University. He has earned multiple professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations, establishing comprehensive expertise across accounting, finance, and management disciplines.

Anthony Barkley serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Veracode, where he drives customer engagement, retention strategies, and go-to-market execution. With more than 30 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, Anthony has built a reputation for accelerating revenue growth, architecting high-impact go-to-market strategies, and developing high-performing teams at industry-leading organizations.

In his role at Veracode, Anthony partners with executive leadership to operationalize strategic priorities and reinforce product vision while enabling field teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Prior to joining Veracode, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Devo, where he led end-to-end revenue generation and customer value optimization throughout the customer journey. Anthony’s career includes leadership of major acquisition integrations, including @stake into Symantec and Pivotal Software into VMware. He spearheaded global go-to-market strategy for VMware Tanzu’s Application Platform and held a senior role in Symantec’s Security Intelligence Group, where he advised enterprise clients on security strategy, threat intelligence, and industry trends. He was also instrumental in developing and launching the Symantec Cyber War Games program worldwide.

Recognized for his expertise in strategic sales execution, team leadership, customer success, and operational excellence, Anthony is passionate about mentoring emerging technology and sales leaders. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Business/Computer Graphics from North Carolina State University.

As Chief Marketing Officer at Veracode, Karen Buffo brings more than 18 years of global security expertise, with a proven track record of developing and executing marketing strategies that deliver value to customers, partners, shareholders, and employees alike.

Prior to joining Veracode, Karen held leadership positions at MixMode, Anomali, The Symantec Enterprise Division of Broadcom, and Oracle. Throughout her career, she has defined and implemented comprehensive global marketing initiatives that strengthen brands and drive worldwide growth. Karen’s multifaceted background in strategy, business enablement, and global marketing provides her with a holistic perspective on companies’ distinctive capabilities, opportunities, and growth drivers—resulting in sustainable business value.

A recognized industry keynote speaker, mentor, and active contributor to the cybersecurity community, Karen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Science and Business Administration.

Seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience managing multidisciplinary practices that support the financial, operational, and commercial functions of international companies in the technology and financial services sectors. Over a decade of success as General Counsel for cutting-edge companies in software, SaaS, and web3 spaces. Highly effective in cross-functional leadership roles, overseeing legal, human resources, regulatory compliance, and business development. Trusted advisor to senior management and boards of directors in high-growth, dynamic public and private companies environments. Deep expertise in managing complex international litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.

Ajay Nigam serves as Veracode’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as Veracode’s Chief Product Officer, where he led product strategy and helped shape the company’s platform for an AI-driven future, one where software creation accelerates, risk enters earlier, and trust must be established continuously across the development and runtime lifecycle. He is shaping Veracode’s platform for an AI‑driven future—one where software creation accelerates, risk enters earlier, and trust must be established continuously across the development and runtime lifecycle.

Ajay brings a combination of founder experience and enterprise leadership. He was CEO of Dassana and ID Analytics, successfully exiting multiple startups, and has held senior leadership roles at Symantec, Everbridge, VeriSign, and Verifone. Across these organizations, he built and scaled SaaS and data‑intensive products for the enterprise markets.

A long‑time evangelist for security, privacy, and identity intelligence, Ajay is known for developing high‑performance teams and outcome‑focused product cultures. He holds a Bachelor’s Tech in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Jabalpur, and he is a Fellow of IETE.

As Chief People Officer at Veracode, Stacie Justice brings more than 15 years of experience building and leading People functions across global SaaS, venture capital, private equity-backed, and public companies, including NewStore, Rocket Software, Brightcove, and Native Instruments.

Throughout her career, she has treated the People function as an accelerating force for the business, building the systems, teams, and operating rhythms that help people do their best work. Her combination of business acumen, systems thinking, and deep expertise in HR technology and AI make her a strong partner to Veracode’s leaders and employees as the company continues to grow.

Stacie is a collaborative, empowering leader who believes in creating clarity, accountability, and high-performing teams. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Education and is a Certified Product Owner and AgileHR Practitioner.