Peter McKay
American software executive; chief executive of Snyk 2019–2026 and former chief executive of Watchfire
| Peter McKay
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|---|---|
| Image |  Peter McKay (Snyk contributor page) |
| Born | June 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Software executive |
| Known for | Chief executive of Snyk, 2019–2026 |
Peter McKay (born June 1963) is an American software executive who was chief executive of the developer-security company Snyk from July 2019 until 2026.[1][2] Globes described him as "an investor who has been involved with Snyk since its inception and an old friend of Podjarny", referring to the Unit 8200 veteran Guy Podjarny.[1]
Watchfire, Blaze and Snyk
Guy Podjarny said McKay had been "already my board member in Blaze, and he was the CEO of Watchfire before". He said their conversation about McKay taking over as Snyk's chief executive began in February, and that "in July, he replaced me".[3] Verdict reported Podjarny joking that bringing in McKay meant "getting to IPO is now Peter's problem".[4]
Companies House records McKay, born June 1963 and of American nationality, as a director of Snyk Limited from 19 May 2017 to 15 May 2026.[5]
In October 2022 Globes reported that McKay had told employees that 14% of the workforce, 198 people in Israel and the US, would be laid off.[6]
Departure from Snyk
In February 2026 Ctech reported that McKay would step down as chief executive once a successor was found, saying the company needed leadership "with deep roots in product innovation and AI". He said Snyk had passed $325 million in annual recurring revenue. Ctech noted that Snyk's 2024 revenue was $278 million, with an operating loss of more than $188 million.[2] Snyk's leadership page names Ken MacAskill as interim chief executive, and its board page names Podjarny as chairman.[7][8]
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Uri Berkovitz, Snyk raises $300m at $4.7b valuation Globes, 10 March 2021, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 CTech, Snyk’s CEO steps aside, arguing the AI era demands a different kind of leader Ctech, 22 February 2026, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Jon Sakoda, Guy Podjarny, founder of Snyk: building conviction on a contrarian bet The Decibel Podcast (transcript), accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Eric Johansson, Snyk’s founder on DevSecOps, a $4.7bn valuation and IPO plans Verdict, 9 August 2021, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, SNYK LIMITED (09677925): officers Companies House, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Assaf Gilead, Cybersecurity co Snyk lays off 14% of workforce Globes, 24 October 2022, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Snyk, Snyk Leadership Team Snyk (Snyk-side), accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Snyk, Snyk Board Snyk (Snyk-side), accessed 21 October 2026.