We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Schofield as Managing Director, UK and Ireland. With over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology, Ruth brings a combination of industry knowledge and business leadership to the role.

Previously, she was affiliated with KnowBe4, Proofpoint, and Heimdal Security, where she played a critical role in leading high-performing teams and driving strategic growth aligned with business goals and market expansion.

In her new role at PhishRod, Ruth will lead our expansion initiatives for the company’s fastest-growing markets, UK and Ireland. She will focus on growing PhishRod’s presence by building strategic partnerships, driving customer engagement, and delivering tailored solutions that address the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by organisations in the region.

CEO of PhishRod, Sajjad Kirmani stated:

“As we expand into the UK and Ireland market, we would like to announce Ruth as our Managing Director for the region. We believe the UK and Ireland are vital markets where we can make a significant impact by helping organisations build stronger cyber resilience.”

Ruth’s appointment reflects PhishRod’s commitment to empowering organisations with tailored, people-centric strategies designed to foster long-term behavioural change and reduce human risk.

“I’m excited to take on this role and lead PhishRod’s expansion in the UK and Ireland. The challenge of human risk requires a clear, focused solution. I’m looking forward to bringing PhishRod’s proven platform to this region, helping organisations reduce vulnerabilities and respond effectively to threats.” said Ruth Schofield, Managing Director for UK and Ireland.

About PhishRod:

PhishRod is a global leader in human risk management and offers an integrated solution to address it by identifying vulnerable end-user behaviour, automating security awareness andphishing incident response, and ensuring policy compliance to build cyber resilience.

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