George Kurtz is the Chief Executive Officer of CrowdStrike. George has held the CEO seat since 2011, and was previously Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Foundstone.
Current company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is an American cybersecurity technology company.
computer securityHeadquartered in AustinFounded 2011Nasdaq: CRWD
Source: WikidataGeorge Kurtz has been CEO of CrowdStrike since 2011. Before CrowdStrike, George was Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Foundstone from October 1999 until October 2004.
Career
Sources: Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. 2026 DEF 14A
Education
Seton Hall UniversitySource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstGeorge Kurtz leads a leadership team of 3 published executives. The most recent appointment is Michael Sentonas as President, in seat since March 2023.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| George Kurtz | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | November 2011 |
| Michael Sentonas | President | March 2023 |
| Burt W. Podbere | Chief Financial Officer | September 2015 |
Sources: CrowdStrike 2026 Form 10-K
George Kurtz is the Chief Executive Officer of CrowdStrike. George has held the CEO seat since 2011, and was previously Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Foundstone.
George Kurtz has been CEO of CrowdStrike since 2011, according to Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. 2026 DEF 14A.
George Kurtz was Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Foundstone from October 1999 until October 2004, according to Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. 2026 DEF 14A.
George Kurtz has been CEO of CrowdStrike for 15 years, since 2011.
Michael Sentonas (President), Burt W. Podbere (Chief Financial Officer). Source: CrowdStrike 2026 Form 10-K.
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