Appoints Technology Industry Leader To Accelerate Growth Strategy

McAfee Announces Greg Johnson as President and CEO

Appoints Technology Industry Leader to Accelerate Growth Strategy

Press Release

SAN JOSE, Calif. - June 20, 2023 - McAfee Corp. (NASDAQ: MCFE), a global leader in online protection, today announced that Greg Johnson has been appointed President and CEO, effective immediately. Johnson will succeed Peter Leav, who has served as interim CEO since March 2023. "We are thrilled to welcome Greg as our new President and CEO," said Mike DeCesare, Chairman of the McAfee Board of Directors. "Greg's exceptional leadership skills, deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, and proven track record of driving growth make him the ideal candidate to lead McAfee into its next phase of growth." Johnson joins McAfee from Palo Alto Networks, where he served as Senior Vice President of Products. In this role, he led the company's product strategy, engineering, and marketing functions, helping to drive significant revenue growth and market share gains. "I am incredibly honored for the privilege of joining the McAfee team as its next President and CEO," said Johnson. "For consumers around the world, the promise of technology is only as strong as the security that underpins it. McAfee has a proud legacy of innovation in this space, and I am eager to work alongside our talented employees, partners, and customers to build on this legacy and drive the company's continued success." Johnson's appointment comes at a time when McAfee is accelerating its growth strategy. The company has recently announced several key initiatives, including the launch of its new MVISION Unified Cloud Edge platform and the acquisition of FireEye, a leader in cybersecurity threat intelligence. With Johnson's leadership, McAfee is well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities and further strengthen its position as a leading provider of online protection solutions. "I am confident that Greg's leadership will help McAfee achieve its full potential," added DeCesare. "We look forward to working closely with him to drive innovation, deliver exceptional value to our customers, and create long-term shareholder value." # # # About Greg Johnson Greg Johnson is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity, cloud, and networking industries. Prior to joining McAfee, he held senior leadership positions at Palo Alto Networks, VMware, and Cisco Systems. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. About McAfee McAfee Corp. (NASDAQ: MCFE) is a global leader in online protection. Driven by the power of artificial intelligence, McAfee delivers comprehensive security solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and governments to thrive in an increasingly connected world. McAfee protects consumers across all connected devices from malware and other online threats, while enabling businesses to protect their critical assets. McAfee's unrivaled threat intelligence and expertise help organizations stay ahead of the curve and confidently adopt emerging technologies, such as the cloud and mobile, to drive growth and innovation.