Executive Business Partner

About Us:

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: 

Bold in how we dream and innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

Location: Sunnyvale, CA(hybrid office model). 
 

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to   

• Build and enhance our proven security platform   

• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture   

• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel   

• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges   

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.   

The Role  

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Business Partner to be a trusted partner for a EVP, Threat Protection Group. As Executive Business Partner, you'll work at the highest level of the organization, managing complex operations, building relationships across internal stakeholders and providing critical support in our fast-paced environment.  

Location: We are looking to hire this role in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid office model). 
 

Your Daily Responsibilities Will Include  

• Executive Partnership: Operate as a trusted partner to the EVP, Threat Protection - anticipating needs, streamlining priorities and protecting the EVP’s time and energy.  

• Calendar Management: Own and optimize a complex and dynamic calendar, prioritizing meetings and engagements with speed, precision and discretion.  

• Work closely with the Chief Business Officer/Head of Operational Strategy to organize and facilitate key business meetings and initiatives.  

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the connective tissue between the EVP and teams across the organization, helping to align communication and track key initiatives.  

• High-Level Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate communications with key stakeholders. 

• Project and Event Oversight: <