Experienced technology finance executive with extensive leadership experience in cybersecurity, IT services, and high-growth business areas.
Herrington, Virginia, USA, and Leeds, UK, October 21, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Global managed services provider specializing in data protection, disaster recovery, and network resilience Assured Data Protection (referred to as Assured) today announced the appointment of Neil Manna as Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ). The company stated that this appointment will strengthen Assured's senior leadership team as it continues to expand its customer base in the United States and international markets.
Neil possesses extensive financial leadership experience across private and venture capital-backed technology companies, as well as listed firms. He has held senior financial positions at Trustwave, DXC Technology, and CA Technologies, where he has assisted companies in navigating periods of transformation, growth, and strategic change.
Recently, Neil served as the Chief Financial Officer of the cybersecurity company Trustwave and played a key role in the company's transformation and subsequent sale to LevelBlue. After the acquisition was completed, he was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of LevelBlue.
As the Chief Financial Officer of Assured, Neil will be responsible for the company's financial strategy and operations, with a focus on strengthening financial infrastructure, processes, and governance to support the company's continued growth in the United States and international markets. The company states that his experience in helping businesses expand, from early-stage startups to multinational technology organizations, will assist Assured in expanding its global business and customer base.
Assured Data Protection CEO Simon Chappell stated: " Neil possesses extensive financial leadership experience and has an outstanding track record in helping technology companies grow and evolve. As Assured continues to expand, it is crucial to have the right financial foundation and leadership team to support the company's next phase of development. Neil understands what is required to scale the business while maintaining agility and a customer-oriented approach, which has always been at the core of our success. We are delighted to welcome him to the team."
Neil will be based in the United States and will work closely with the leadership teams of Assured around the world to support the company's growth in both markets.
What attracted me to join Assured is its entrepreneurial culture, strong market position, and clear growth strategy. Over the past decade, the founders have built an impressive company with a highly collaborative team that possesses an attractive business proposition in a market where the demand for network resilience continues to grow. I have worked with organizations ranging from startups to global entities worth billions of dollars and understand the financial structures and disciplines required to support sustainable growth. I look forward to bringing these experiences to Assured to help the company continue to progress on its success and achieve its future ambitions.
About Assured Data Protection
Assured Data Protection is a global managed services provider that focuses on data protection, disaster recovery, and network resilience. The company combines cutting-edge technology, specially built recovery infrastructure, and deep operational expertise to help organizations protect critical data and applications, and to quickly recover after network incidents and IT interruptions. With its fully managed services, Assured helps enterprises to confidently resume operations, minimize downtime, and maintain business continuity. For more information, please visit www.assured-dp.com.
