Trent Telford

Career summary

• CEO and Chairman at Cocoon Data

• Founder and former CEO of Covata

• Founder of a telco/mobile marketing startup in partnership with STW/WPP

• Chairman of an Australian ASX-listed biotech company

• Business Analyst and Solutions Architect at Seranova

Biography

Trent Telford is a seasoned entrepreneur with deep experience in the technology sector, particularly in data security and compliance. As the CEO and Chairman of Cocoon Data, Trent leads the company’s mission to provide ultra-secure and straightforward file-sharing and collaboration platforms. His expertise is often sought by government and enterprise entities to manage regulated data in complex environments. Prior to Cocoon Data, Trent founded Covata, a cybersecurity company that he led to a successful IPO on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). His entrepreneurial journey also includes establishing a telco/mobile marketing startup in partnership with STW/WPP, focusing on premium SMS voting for TV, radio, and consumer products. Additionally, Trent served as the Chairman of an ASX-listed biotech company, demonstrating his versatility across industries. His foundational years in the technology industry were spent as a Business Analyst and Solutions Architect at Seranova, one of the world’s first NASDAQ-listed global technology consulting companies. Trent’s career began with roles at Bankers Trust and Deutsche Bank in London, where he contributed to global middle office projects, including FX, Euro conversion, and Y2K initiatives. Today, Trent and the Cocoon Data team leverage their secure object, patented technology to help keep companies and sovereign data safe from harm’s way.