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Chris Hughes

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Director, Enterprise & Mid-Market Sales at Darktrace
📍 Charlotte Metro, United States

Chris is a Director of Enterprise & Mid-Market Sales at Darktrace, specializing in AI-native security and Fortune 500 market expansion. Described by colleagues as a high-energy professional, he holds a Cyber Security certificate from Wake Forest University and is certified in the MEDDPICC sales methodology.

He studied Business and Corporate Communications at East Carolina University. His career has been focused on sales leadership roles within the technology sector, particularly in the South and East regions of the US.

Chris holds a specific certification in "The Science and Implications of Generative AI", underscoring his expertise in cutting-edge security technologies.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Director, Enterprise & Mid-Market Sales
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Charlotte Metro, United States
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Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

AI in Cybersecurity
His entire professional headline is dedicated to "AI Native Security". He is also certified in the science of Generative AI and frequently posts about securing AI adoption.
Critical Infrastructure Defense
A key focus in his professional summary is IT/OT convergence and the cyber defense of critical infrastructure, a recurring theme from his past roles.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Director, Enterprise & Mid-Market Sales
Darktrace
2-2025 - 2-2026
Enterprise Sales Manager
ExtraHop
6-2022 - 2-2025
East Majors, POD Director
Skyhigh Security
12-2020 - 6-2022
Enterprise Director, South (Cysiv)
Forescout Technologies Inc.
8-2019 - 12-2020
Vice President, South Region
ColorTokens, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Darktrace's MBA Case Study in Trust and Accounting – Featuring Chris Hughes, Director, Enterprise & Mid‑Market Sales. Featured in Bloomberg Tax
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Defending Your Cyber Systems and Your Mental Attack Surface with Chris Hughes (Darktrace). Featured in YouTube
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Education
1991 - 1995
Business/Corporate Communications
East Carolina University
Certificate in Cyber Security (CCS)
Wake Forest University
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