Enrique Salem is a Mexican-American business executive known for his leadership in the cybersecurity industry. Born in Mexico in 1965, he immigrated to the United States and pursued higher education, earning a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his career in technology and joined Symantec Corporation in 2002 as Vice President of Engineering for the antivirus and content security groups. He advanced through the ranks, serving as President of Symantec's Greater China operations and later as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Security and Compliance Group, overseeing key product lines in endpoint protection and cybersecurity solutions. In March 2012, Salem was appointed President and CEO of Symantec, succeeding Steve Bennett, and led the company until July 2016. During his tenure, he focused on transforming Symantec into a leader in cybersecurity amid evolving digital threats, overseeing the separation of its enterprise security business and navigating challenges like data breaches and market competition. Under his leadership, Symantec reported significant revenue growth in its security segments, though the company faced criticism for slow innovation in consumer products. Salem also served on the U.S. President's Management Advisory Board from 2012 to 2017, advising on federal IT and cybersecurity policies during the Obama administration. Following his departure from Symantec, Salem has remained active in the tech sector, joining the boards of directors for companies such as Workday, Varonis Systems, and Okta, where he leverages his expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise software. He has been involved in venture capital investments through firms like Bain Capital Ventures and is recognized for his contributions to bridging U.S.-Mexico business relations in technology.