The Howler: An Arctic Wolf Podcast

This month, we sit down with Will May, our new Chief Revenue Officer. Take a listen to get to know Will, his leadership philosophy, how he's using AI in his every day, and so much more!
Will brings more than 15 years of go-to-market leadership experience across high-growth software, cybersecurity, and cloud technology companies. He has built a strong reputation for helping organizations adopt innovative technologies—including AI-driven platforms—to improve operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and deliver measurable business value.
Prior to joining Arctic Wolf, Will held senior revenue and go-to-market leadership roles at several high-growth technology companies, where he helped scale global sales organizations, expand market presence, and build high-performing teams. Known for combining operational rigor with a people-first leadership approach, Will has consistently led teams through periods of rapid growth and platform innovation.
Interested in running with the pack? Explore careers at Arctic Wolf—one of the fastest-growing and exciting cybersecurity companies in the world, to learn about how you can join our Pack, create impact, and influence what’s next in security operations.  
 
Do you know your cybersecurity basics for keeping yourself safe? Arctic Wolf wants to ensure that everyone has access to the information and insights they need to protect themselves, their friends, and their family from scams and cyber attacks. These free trainings will arm you with knowledge to fend off adversaries! 
 
Thanks for listening! HOWL!

This month, we sit down with Aaron Boynton, SVP of FP&A, as he shares one of his most memorable family vacations, why he considers AI the biggest thing to happen to Finance since Excel, and so much more!
Aaron is currently the Senior Vice President of FP&A at Arctic Wolf, having been here for nearly 4 years. Prior to Arctic Wolf, Aaron worked at Nutanix for 9 years, beginning as a small private company and ultimately going through IPO and large scale growth. Prior to that, Aaron spent time at Seagate and started his career at the accounting firm Deloitte. Outside of work, his family keeps him busy with two teenagers and a tween!
Interested in running with the pack? Explore careers at Arctic Wolf—one of the fastest-growing and exciting cybersecurity companies in the world, to learn about how you can join our Pack, create impact, and influence what’s next in security operations.  
 
Do you know your cybersecurity basics for keeping yourself safe? Arctic Wolf wants to ensure that everyone has access to the information and insights they need to protect themselves, their friends, and their family from scams and cyber attacks. These free trainings will arm you with knowledge to fend off adversaries! 
 
Thanks for listening! HOWL!

This month, we sit down with Tom Rogers, SVP of Revenue and Growth Marketing, as he shares how he encourages innovation and experimentation amongst his team, some amazing advice for senior leaders, and so much more!
Tom brings a decade of cybersecurity leadership, including time at Rapid7 where he drove more than 40% growth in marketing’s pipeline impact and built a top‑tier customer reference program. Before that, he held key marketing roles at Immersive, Trustwave, and Sophos, shaping global strategies across the security landscape. Tom is now helping Arctic Wolf advance its mission to end cyber risk and strengthen a culture grounded in unity and impact.

Interested in running with the pack? Explore careers at Arctic Wolf—one of the fastest-growing and exciting cybersecurity companies in the world, to learn about how you can join our Pack, create impact, and influence what’s next in security operations.  
 
Do you know your cybersecurity basics for keeping yourself safe? Arctic Wolf wants to ensure that everyone has access to the information and insights they need to protect themselves, their friends, and their family from scams and cyber attacks. These free trainings will arm you with knowledge to fend off adversaries! 
 
Thanks for listening! HOWL!

This month, we sit down with Charlie Smith, SVP of Global Acquisition Sales Engineering, as she shares leadership advice he wished he'd learned earlier in his career, why he thinks sales engineering is a "hidden gem," and so much more!
Charlie Smith is a seasoned Sales Engineering leader with over 13 years of experience driving sales engineering strategy and execution across start-up, high-growth, and enterprise technology organizations. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Global Acquisition Sales Engineering at Arctic Wolf, where he leads a team of 160+ engineers and leaders across the Americas, EMEA, APAC, ASEAN regions, advancing the company’s mission to end cyber risk worldwide. Previously, Charlie served as Vice President of Sales Engineering for North America at Arctic Wolf.
Prior to Arctic Wolf, Charlie had a successful tenure in roles at ServiceNow as Director of Solution Consulting for Strategic Accounts (West), and Senior Manager of Enterprise and Major Accounts, where he and his teams partnered with Fortune 100/1000 clients to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.Earlier in his career, Charlie held leadership and individual contributor roles at EMC Corporation, guiding teams focused on Fortune 1000 clients through complex data storage, security, and hybrid-cloud solutions. Charlie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Bethel University and is recognized for building high-performing global teams, scaling technical sales engineering organizations, and aligning innovative solutions with customer business outcomes.

Interested in running with the pack? Explore careers at Arctic Wolf—one of the fastest-growing and exciting cybersecurity companies in the world, to learn about how you can join our Pack, create impact, and influence what’s next in security operations.  
 
Do you know your cybersecurity basics for keeping yourself safe? Arctic Wolf wants to ensure that everyone has access to the information and insights they need to protect themselves, their friends, and their family from scams and cyber attacks. These free trainings will arm you with knowledge to fend off adversaries! 
 
Thanks for listening! HOWL!

This month, we sit down with Ilina Cashiola, SVP of Corporate Communications, as she shares about her belief in the power of manifestation, her view of the future of communications within the cybersecurity industry, and so much more! 
Ilina Cashiola is a senior marketing and communications executive with 17+ years of experience building iconic brands and global communications programs for high-growth cybersecurity and technology companies. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Marketing at Arctic Wolf, where she leads communications, brand, analyst relations, corporate events, and investor marketing. Known for shaping clear, credible narratives at moments of scale and inflection, Ilina partners closely with executive leadership to align storytelling with business outcomes and market leadership.
Previously, Ilina spent more than six years at CrowdStrike, where she played a key role in the company’s hypergrowth and IPO, helping establish one of the most trusted brands in cybersecurity. Her career spans both public and private companies as well as agency leadership, and she is recognized for building high-performing teams, elevating executive visibility, and delivering disciplined, purpose-driven communications.

Interested in running with the pack? Explore careers at Arctic Wolf—one of the fastest-growing and exciting cybersecurity companies in the world, to learn about how you can join our Pack, create impact, and influence what’s next in security operations.  
 
Do you know your cybersecurity basics for keeping yourself safe? Arctic Wolf wants to ensure that everyone has access to the information and insights they need to protect themselves, their friends, and their family from scams and cyber attacks. These free trainings will arm you with knowledge to fend off adversaries! 
 
Thanks for listening! HOWL!