Doppel Recruited Former Xerox CISO for Security Role
The cybersecurity firm added a veteran executive to its leadership team to refine product strategy and customer outreach.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in People
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Doppel has appointed Joey Rachid as Chief Security Advisor and Field CISO to bridge the gap between product development and enterprise security needs. Rachid joins the firm alongside several internal leadership promotions as the company expands its cybersecurity operations.
Why it matters
The hire signals Doppel’s intent to deepen its engagement with enterprise security teams by integrating veteran leadership into its product and go-to-market planning. By utilizing a Field CISO, the company aims to translate operational customer feedback directly into its commercial strategy.
Joey Rachid joins Doppel after managing a security organization of more than 100 people at Xerox. His new role leverages over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and risk leadership.
The players
Doppel
An enterprise cybersecurity provider recognized for AI-powered threat detection and workplace innovation.
Joey Rachid
A cybersecurity veteran and former Global Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Security Officer at Xerox.
Xerox
A large-scale multinational corporation specializing in document management and business technology.
The details
In the Field CISO capacity, Rachid will serve as an advisor to customers while simultaneously feeding operational concerns back into Doppel’s internal planning teams. This dual-purpose role is designed to synchronize product roadmaps with the practical, day-to-day requirements of enterprise security departments. The company also elevated Alyssa Smrekar to Chief Marketing Officer and Rhiley Walsh to Head of Legal and Senior Director to support its growth strategy.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Article publication date.
2026: Doppel received industry awards from Fast Company and SiliconANGLE.
Market Landscape
Doppel's strategy of hiring a former Xerox executive into a Field CISO role follows the broader industry trend of security vendors embedding former enterprise leaders into their commercial teams. This move helps firms build credibility with security buyers by prioritizing functional expertise over traditional sales approaches.
Operators should watch for whether this Field CISO model creates more responsive product support in their own security stack. Managers evaluating new vendors should assess whether a supplier’s leadership includes practitioners who understand their specific enterprise-risk requirements.
The takeaway
The use of Field CISOs represents a strategic shift toward embedding operational security expertise directly into the product feedback loop. Operators should monitor if this move results in more practical product features that align with real-world enterprise compliance standards.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityBrief US.
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