Forkan joins the Kansas City-based company following a tenure as chief revenue officer at Black Duck Software. His background spans executive roles at major industry players including VMware/Broadcom, Cisco, Oracle, and Symantec/Veritas. Kevin Lynch, CEO of Optiv, emphasized that Forkan’s appointment comes as the company navigates a cybersecurity landscape defined by compounding complexity and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence.

In his new capacity, Forkan is tasked with aligning Optiv’s technical expertise with client needs to scale the business further. He noted that the company’s ability to combine deep specialization with broad market reach provides a distinct advantage in a disruptive environment. By focusing on high-performing team development and revenue accountability, Forkan intends to translate these organizational strengths into sustained value for Optiv’s 6,000-plus client base.