Cowbell, a leading InsurTech provider of adaptive cyber and specialty insurance for small and mid-market organizations, has appointed John Botros as its new Chief Financial Officer as the company embarks on a new phase emphasizing operational profitability, sustained scaling, and international expansion.
The appointment, announced earlier this week, comes on the heels of strong market momentum for Cowbell, including its recent entry into the Australian market. It signals the firm’s ambition to evolve from a specialized cyber insurance provider into a comprehensive digital protection partner for businesses worldwide.
Botros, who brings over a decade of financial leadership in high-growth technology and cyber-risk companies, most recently served as CFO at Resilience, a prominent cyber-risk solutions provider. There, he oversaw investor relations, strategic initiatives, financial planning, revenue operations, and board engagement.
Recognized as one of the Top 25 CFOs in San Francisco by Finance & Investing in 2023 and recently included in Marquis Who’s Who for his contributions to financial strategy and technology, Botros is tasked with leading Cowbell’s global finance operations. His mandate includes steering the company toward long-term financial discipline while supporting ambitious growth targets.
Cowbell currently protects around 30,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) globally, covering a total insured revenue of approximately $610 billion. The company is broadening its offerings beyond core cyber insurance to include professional and management liability lines, addressing growing demand for integrated, tech-driven risk solutions among SMEs.
The leadership change aligns with Cowbell’s five key strategic pillars: expanding international cyber coverage, developing financial lines, enhancing resiliency services, targeting mid-market growth, and introducing franchise subscriptions. These efforts aim to bolster operating efficiency and position Cowbell as a leading global player in digital insurance.
“As we enter this new cycle, building on our successes in new products, services, and markets over the past 18 months, we are poised to scale responsibly and profitably,” said Jack Kudale, Cowbell’s founder and CEO. “Cowbell has built a solid foundation of technology, talent, and trust. Now, we’re focusing on translating that strength into sustained growth, global expansion, and operating profitability while continuing to deliver protection that creates confidence, not complexity.”
