Everway

Everway announced a leadership change on July 9, 2026. Everway appointed former Darktrace CEO Jill Popelka as Chief Executive Officer to continue its neuroinclusion mission and lead its next phase of growth, with Executive Chairman Martin McKay handing over the reins.

What changed

Jill Popelka was named Chief Executive Officer. The announcement did not name a predecessor, and Executive Chairman and Founder Martin McKay said he was proud to be handing the reins to Popelka.

• Leader: Jill Popelka
• Role: Chief Executive Officer
• Effective: July 9, 2026
• Announcement date: July 9, 2026

Leadership background

The company described Popelka as an enterprise technology executive with experience leading global software businesses across cloud, cybersecurity, and human capital management. She most recently served as CEO of Darktrace, built and led Snap Inc.’s enterprise software division, and ran SuccessFactors at SAP.

The mandate

Everway said Popelka joins to continue its mission to create a more neuroinclusive world and lead the company’s next phase of growth. Popelka said she is particularly excited to bring together Everway and TeachTown’s offerings while building on what already works for customers.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Everway leadership announcement.