Silent Push Appoints Kirk Appelman to Lead Global Sales Expansion

Appelman joins the firm following a career characterized by building and refining revenue operations at notable security vendors. His background includes leadership stints at Synack, where he expanded penetration testing services for Global 2000 firms, and Finite State, where he directed go-to-market strategies for supply chain risk management. His resume also lists tenures at established players such as McAfee, Juniper Networks, and Proofpoint.

CEO Ken Bagnall cited Appelman’s ability to cultivate high-performing teams as a primary asset for the company’s next growth phase. This leadership change follows a period of expansion for Silent Push, which recently secured a spot on Fast Company’s 2026 list of the world’s most innovative companies and launched its 6.0 platform update. The firm also expanded its reach into the Australian and New Zealand markets via a partnership with Unfold, signaling an aggressive move to widen its global footprint.