Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN announced on September 8, 2026, that its Board of Directors has elected Kevin R. Mandia as a new director. Mandia, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry, will also serve on the company’s Audit Committee and Security Committee, according to a recent SEC Form 8-K filing.
Mandia brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Amazon. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Armadin, Inc., a cybersecurity company he founded in September 2025. Prior to this, he was a General Partner at Ballistic Ventures, a venture capital firm he co-founded, where he served since June 2024. His most notable previous role was as Chief Executive Officer of Mandiant, Inc., a leading cybersecurity firm that was acquired by Google LLC in September 2022. Mandia led Mandiant from June 2016 to July 2024 and served as a director from February 2016 to September 2022.
In connection with his appointment, Mandia received a restricted stock unit award under Amazon’s 1997 Stock Incentive Plan for 4,086 shares of common stock. The award is scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on November 15, 2027, contingent upon his continued service as a director. He has also entered into a standard indemnification agreement with the company, consistent with arrangements made with other board members.
The filing also disclosed a family connection within the company. Kristin Mandia, an employee of Amazon and sister-in-law of Kevin Mandia, earns an annual salary of $185,000. In 2026, she was granted a restricted stock unit award for 103 shares of common stock, vesting over 1.9 years. Amazon noted that her compensation is consistent with that provided to other employees at the same level with similar responsibilities.
This strategic appointment underscores Amazon’s continued focus on strengthening its cybersecurity oversight as the company expands its cloud computing and technology services. Mandia’s extensive background in threat intelligence and incident response is expected to provide valuable guidance to the board on security matters.
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