(US and Canada) Electronic signatures provider Docusign has announced the appointment of Michael Adams as Group Vice President (GVP) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With extensive experience leading security strategies across business, technology, and government sectors, Adams will lead Docusign security initiatives as the company scales its intelligent agreement management solutions globally. He will drive efforts to strengthen security from data protection to compliance, reinforcing the trust of nearly 1.7 million customers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to the Docusign team,” said Allan Thygesen, CEO of Docusign. “As we continue to grow and innovate, Michael’s deep expertise will be critical in strengthening our trust and security posture. His proven ability to manage complex security operations, build high-performing teams, and safeguard customer trust aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of agreements.”

Adams brings nearly 30 years of security and leadership experience to Docusign, most recently serving as the CISO at Zoom where he was responsible for leading the company’s product security, cybersecurity, and broader corporate security programs. Before Zoom, he held an executive role at Palantir, was a partner at a major international law firm, and was an advisor to two Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

As part of this transition, Kurt Sauer has stepped down as CISO to pursue new opportunities. “Kurt has been instrumental in building the strong security foundation that our customers rely on every day, and we thank him for his leadership,” said Thygesen.