The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has appointed Jeff Fulciniti of Salesforce to the FAST board of directors.

According to FAST, Fulciniti is a senior technology leader with cross-functional experience and a proven track record in leading people strategy, talent development, onboarding and mergers and acquisitions. He serves as the senior director of people strategy and enterprise initiatives for global safety and security at Salesforce. Fulciniti has successfully integrated talent development initiatives into the core strategy of organizations, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry, the announcement states. Fulciniti’s company, Salesforce, is an active member of SPARC, SIA’s technical end user community, and brings a practitioner perspective to the FAST board of directors.

Before joining Salesforce, Fulciniti held various leadership positions in technology at companies including Kronos (now UKG), PTC and Sage. He holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a master’s degree in marketing from Emerson College and a certificate in training and development from Boston University, and he completed the High-Potentials program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

“The future of our industry is intrinsically linked to developing a robust pipeline of talent and ensuring awareness of opportunities for professional development and career growth,” said Fulciniti. “It’s the convergence of talent, tech and a passion for the human condition that will make a difference. This is what the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent is all about, and I’m thrilled to be joining the board.”