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Austin Krissoff

Austin Krissoff is a respected authority in cybersecurity executive search. As head of True’s Cybersecurity Practice, Austin and his team specialize in recruiting executives who accelerate growth and innovation at cybersecurity companies. 

With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and technology, Austin is a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards and senior executives. He has worked with venture capital, private equity and publicly traded companies across all C-suite functions, and has placed CISO roles at globally recognized brands.

His career is distinguished by a deep knowledge of the cyber landscape and unique network access. He previously worked at Endgame, a VC-backed cybersecurity company, where he developed close relationships with top leaders in the field. He also served as a U.S. Marine Corps Captain and intelligence officer, providing him with the insights to identify cybersecurity talent for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

Austin resides outside Boston with his family. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and Middlebury College (Stevenson School as well, go Pirates!). Originally from the Lake Tahoe area, he is an active skier, whitewater kayaker and on a futile journey to lowering his golf handicap.

Snapshot

  • Leads the firm's cyber security practice, both CISO and executive searches for security companies

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  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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