Reddit has appointed Fredrick “Flee” Lee as its new Chief Information Security Officer, reporting to the company’s CTO Chris Slowe.
Flee has more than 20 years of experience leading global information security and privacy efforts at major financial services companies and technology startups, including as Chief Security Officer at Square and most recently as Chief Security Officer and Head of IT at Gusto.
Flee will oversee the Privacy and Security teams at Reddit responsible for identifying and mitigating risks and challenges around information security, privacy, and compliance.
“I believe Reddit uniquely helps its users build meaningful connections and conversations around the areas or interests they are most passionate about,” said Reddit’s new Chief Information Security Officer, Fredrick “Flee” Lee. “As Reddit grows, it is crucial that our security and trust systems remain resilient and agile to adapt to the ever-evolving threat landscape. I’m thrilled to be joining such an exciting platform, and looking forward to helping reinforce the platform’s existing safety infrastructure and cybersecurity defenses and continue advancing the systems that protect Redditors and their communities.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Flee and his technical expertise and leadership capabilities to Reddit,” said Reddit’s Chief Technology Officer, Chris Slowe. “His extensive experience will be integral to evolving our safety infrastructure and cybersecurity processes so we can continue to ensure our users’ safety and defend against emerging cyber threats.”
Flee was raised in Mississippi, and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Oklahoma. In his spare time, Flee enjoys rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, road cycling, and powerlifting.
