Plano-Based Critical Start Taps Veteran Software Exec to Lead Company

Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sandra Engelland, as published by Dallas Innovates · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. The Plano-based cybersecurity firm Critical Start has appointed Francine Geist as chief executive officer. The appointment is part of a planned leadership transition and is effective immediately. Geist succeeds Scott White, who...

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