McAfee Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointment of Joe Manna as Chief Product and Engineering Officer

December 09, 2024 at 09:00 AM EST

McAfee, a global leader in online protection, today announced the appointment of Joe Manna as Chief Product and Engineering Officer, effective December 9, 2024. Manna will spearhead McAfee’s engineering and product strategy, focusing on delivering innovative, consumer-first designs and seamless customer experiences that reinforce McAfee’s mission of creating a safe digital world.

Manna joins McAfee from Experian, where he served across several leadership roles including Group President & Global Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Product and Technology Officer for Experian’s Consumer Services division. At Experian, Manna led the design and execution of Experian’s global technology strategy, earning recognition as one of the ‘Top Employers for Tech Talent’ in India and the United States. Manna will join McAfee’s Executive Leadership Team and report to McAfee’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Craig Boundy.

“Joe’s unique blend of deep technical expertise, proven leadership in building high-performing teams, and passion for delivering consumer-centric digital experiences make him an outstanding addition to McAfee,” said Craig Boundy, President and Chief Executive Officer of McAfee. “His track record of driving product vision and creating customer value will be instrumental as we scale McAfee’s AI-powered products and market presence.”

Earlier in his career at Experian, Manna served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer for the company’s Consumer Services business, playing a key role in advancing technology to simplify financial complexities for consumers. Before joining Experian, Manna held several prominent positions, including Chief Information Officer of Live Nation, Chief Operating Officer of Live Nation Ticketing, and Chief Technology Officer of Ticketmaster and Tickets.com. Throughout his career, he has built and led technology teams for both established companies and high-growth startups, demonstrating a consistent commitment to enhancing the customer experience through technology.

“McAfee has made remarkable advancements in AI-powered, consumer-focused online protection and, with the launch of industry-defining products such as McAfee Deepfake Detector, I’m excited to be joining the company at such a pivotal time in its history,” said Joe Manna. “The opportunity to help lead a company dedicated to empowering consumers with safe, intuitive digital experiences aligns perfectly with my passion for technology that puts customers first. I look forward to working with the talented team to drive innovation and create transformative solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of people globally.”

About McAfee

McAfee Corp. is a global leader in online protection for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee’s consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protect their families, communities, and businesses with the right security at the right moment. For more information, please visit https://www.mcafee.com.