Rapid7 hiring for executive jobs in Boston

Posted on December 18, 2011

A provider of security risk intelligence solutions said this week it has hired for executive jobs in Boston.

Rapid7 said it brought on Carol Meyers, the newest addition to its team.

According to her bio, Meyers has over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales, including the CMO role at LogMeIn LOGM +0.00% , and Unica Corporation (IPO in 2005; acquired by IBM in 2010), where she played a pivotal role in growing the Company’s revenue to over $100M and establishing the new category of marketing automation software. Carol currently serves on the Board of Directors for Awareness, Inc. and the advisory boards of Virtual Computer, SocialRep and AppAssure.

“Carol brings a tremendous amount of experience to the team,” said Mike Tuchen, CEO of Rapid7. “It’s an exciting time to be part of Rapid7 and hiring her is one of many significant steps in our expansion efforts heading into 2012. Her addition is evidence that we’re bringing in the best-of-the-best to help drive the next stage of Rapid7’s development and innovation.”

“I was drawn to Rapid7 by the Company’s compelling market opportunity, combined with the energy and innovation of the team,” said Carol Meyers, CMO of Rapid7. “The Company has built a reputation for solving complex risk intelligence challenges with products that are well-designed and easy-to-use for time-pressed security teams. Customers rave about Nexpose, Metasploit and the Rapid7 people. This combination of excellent products, an innovative business model and a smart, energetic team, make Rapid7 a company destined for great success.”