Tim Eades serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Anetac, combining his deep cybersecurity expertise with a proven track record of building and scaling successful security companies. With over two decades of executive leadership, Tim has consistently delivered exceptional growth and successful exits in the enterprise software and security sectors.
Before founding Anetac, Tim served as CEO of vArmour for nine years and as CEO, led Silver Tail Systems to its successful acquisition by RSA (EMC's security division) in 2012. As CEO of Everyone.net, he drove the company's growth and eventual acquisition by Proofpoint. His executive experience also includes leadership roles at BEA Systems, Sana Security, Phoenix Technologies, and IBM, where he achieved the distinction of being the No. 1 salesperson in Europe. Beyond his operational roles, Tim serves as General Partner and Fellow Founder at Cyber Mentor Fund, where he actively invests in and mentors the next generation of cybersecurity entrepreneurs. His investment portfolio spans over 50 companies, reflecting his commitment to advancing innovation in cybersecurity. He currently serves on the board of Boxx Insurance, Enveil and Device Authority and holds advanced degrees in business, international marketing, and financial analysis from Solent University in England. Tim's approach combines rigorous business acumen with hands-on technical expertise, enabling him to identify and solve critical security challenges while building capital-efficient, high-growth companies.