PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 19, 2026 – True, the premier global executive talent platform driving the industry’s tech evolution through data, AI, and expertise, announced the appointments of Sophie De Ferranti as Partner in the Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice and EJ Murray as Principal in the Digital Infrastructure Practice. Their additions strengthen True’s ability to advise clients navigating the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation and global infrastructure buildout, while expanding the firm’s expertise in leadership hiring across these sectors.
“Sophie brings a perspective to cybersecurity and AI leadership that very few advisors globally can offer,” said Sam McGrath, Global GM, True Search. “She operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, geopolitics and board-level decision-making, and is trusted by founders, CEOs and investors when leadership choices carry real strategic risk.”
Prior to joining True, Sophie held senior leadership roles across global executive search and specialist consulting firms in Singapore, New York, London and Zurich. Earlier in her career, she held a high-security UN-classified role at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, an experience that continues to inform her perspective on cyber defense, national security and international collaboration.
Sophie specializes in C-suite and senior leadership placements across cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation and information security for high-growth technology, consumer, defense and aerospace organizations, from Series A through public markets. She advises leadership teams and boards on building executive capability in response to escalating cyber risk, AI adoption and increasing global regulatory complexity, while consistently championing diverse leadership.
“Navigating the convergence of AI, cybersecurity, and global risk has never been more critical for boardrooms,” said Sophie De Ferranti. “From my time at NATO to advising high-growth tech firms today, my mission remains the same: ensuring leadership teams are equipped for the complexities of a digital-first, AI-augmented world. I look forward to continuing to partner with global leaders and investors to build the diverse, forward-thinking leadership needed for an innovative and resilient future.”
“EJ’s arrival marks the next phase in the development of our Digital Infrastructure Practice,” said Sam McGrath. “As we extend the work we have been doing in Europe into North America, his blend of operating, advisory and entrepreneurial experience, together with his network across the sector will be highly valuable to clients building the infrastructure that underpins AI and global connectivity.”
EJ previously founded a boutique consultancy dedicated to digital infrastructure and AI, and served as a digital infrastructure lead within Korn Ferry’s Technology Practice. Earlier, he led global executive search for Iron Mountain, advising the executive team on senior hiring, organizational design and leadership strategy across its international business. He began his career recruiting product and engineering leadership for Virtustream during a period of rapid growth, bringing an operator-informed perspective to leadership strategy across the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
EJ focuses on senior-level roles across digital infrastructure, partnering with data center operators, developers, investors and private equity firms as they scale. His arrival builds on the momentum of True’s Digital Infrastructure Practice and further expands its presence across North America following last year’s launch.
“I’m excited to join True’s global Digital Infrastructure Practice as a Principal and formalize a long-standing partnership with the team,” said EJ Murray. “As demand for data centers and digital infrastructure accelerates globally, I look forward to helping clients secure the leadership required to scale and innovate.”
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Jillian Ruggieri / Senior Lead, Communications
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