Exabeam named Pete Harteveld CEO, succeeding retiring Chris O’Malley, as the company expands its AI security platform.

Exabeam has named Pete Harteveld CEO, succeeding Chris O’Malley, who is retiring after three years and over 30 years in leadership. The transition follows two consecutive quarters of double-digit bookings growth. Harteveld, former Chief Revenue Officer with over 20 years in cybersecurity, will lead the company’s AI-driven security innovation. Exabeam’s 2024 merger with LogRhythm created a leading AI-powered security platform, and the company has introduced over 400 AI advancements in the past year, including new threat detection tools. Its 14th quarterly product update, released October 1, 2025, focuses on helping security teams prove value and justify investments. O’Malley will remain through Q4 2025 to ensure a smooth handover.