I am a self motivated, passionate leader and strategic contributor to my individual business and that of our Global partners. I have thirteen years of diversified experience and success in managing Sales and Partner alignment . I am strong leader with outstanding communication skills, a proven track record in a Global systems integrator. I have demonstrated an ability to manage people, identify opportunities, sell solutions, lead contract negotiations and manage strategic global projects.
My passion for technology and innovation has led me into the realm of academia, culminating in the achievement of a Ph.D. My research primarily focuses on the way technological innovation and public behavior influence major military conflicts.
Happy to connect for potential collaborations and professional networking.
Cyber and IT risks affect everyone—businesses, governments, and individuals. The headlong rush toward digital business models has made these risks timelier and more dangerous than ever. Every organization, large or small, is faced with increased threats resulting from expanded digital ecosystems. The complexity of typical applications and business partnerships, coupled with the growing use of cloud computing, means an increased incidence of threats to proprietary, technology, and intellectual property assets. This is undeniably a complex subject. Cyber risk impacts all of us, and I consider it my mission to convey the issues surrounding it in a clear, compelling manner. That’s why I make a point to break it down into easily understandable and digestible parts. Over my career, I have developed a reputation for being a charismatic, engaging, and authentic leader with strengths in “telling it like it is” while being mindful of the opinions and feelings of others.
Most recently a Vice President in Gartner’s Cybersecurity and Risk Management Group, I honed my understanding of cybersecurity through detailed research and analysis while building relationships with strategic business leaders in the field. I co-led and created Gartner’s research that highlighted the security mandate to the executive board level, delivering actionable security metrics and crafting a maturity model for cybersecurity, which has been adopted by thousands of clients globally. For four years, I was involved in creating and delivering more than 500 presentations that drove an 18% increase in the NPS score. Moreover, I participated in 30 Gartner events and consistently ranked in the top 10% of all company speakers.
I recently joined Black Kite, an innovative company redefining third-party risk management around the globe. I am excited about this next phase and can’t wait to add value to a growing company as it defines the future of the field. Give me a follow for my musings, predictions, and, most importantly, my funny stories. If you would like to connect, please reach out to me at jeffweet@gmail.com.
I help organizations put values into action. Whether it is a code of conduct, a privacy implementation, ESG or third party oversight, I’m here to help you. I’m a legal and compliance leader who has found success in public and private companies by connecting, advising, and educating diverse populations while aligning them with a common purpose furthering the enterprise vision. As a hands-on executive with proven ability to create a strong and driven workforce, I align evolving business organizations with complex regulatory requirements all while using my decades of experience interacting with senior management and boards of directors.
A few highlights include:
– Continuously identified opportunities for process improvements in managing team and outside counsel across 5 continents and implemented procedures or technology to maintain momentum for operational efficiencies created with the legal and compliance departments.
– Served in both an interim and appointed capacity as a corporate secretary with corporate governance and ESG responsibilities for publicly traded and private entities requiring maintenance of registrations, bylaws, minutes, and policy development.
– Led cross-functional teams in implementation of key privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA and handled incidents including breaches and regulatory inquiries.
Areas of focus:
Securities
ESG
Corporate Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Ethics
Risk Management
Executive Coaching
Kenneth Townsend is a proven Information Technology and Cyber Security leader with a successful track record spanning over 20 years in delivering business value by developing and executing IT and cyber security strategies. Kenneth’s understanding of the information technology stack across the enterprise and cyber risk management has allowed Kenneth to successfully operate in a variety of industries and become a highly respected specialist in Financial Services, Retail & Health Care. Kenneth has held various roles which increased in scope and control focusing on operations, service delivery and advisory services. As an IT & InfoSec leader, Kenneth has led global teams with a focus on establishing information security programs that align to the business strategy and collaboratively executing IT & security projects. As a cyber security consultant, Kenneth was a trusted advisor to various clients where he has helped transform security programs and implement various controls. In his current role, Kenneth manages risk through a regulatory lens to help mitigate risk to financial institutions and the US financial system.
Nicole Darden Ford is recognized as an influential communicator, accountable business partner and professional, who confidently adjusts to change in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Come listen to her origin story and learn about her success.
This month we have Macy Dennis joining us for a conversation. Join us on Wed April 12 at 8pm ET, you don’t want to miss this show #ciso #sharethespotlight #originstory #firesidechat #thoughtleadership #mentorship #CSO Co-hosts: Katie Hanahan, Lisa Beth Lentini Walker, Russell Eubanks, Vijay Bala, David Cass, Hussein Syed, Anil Varghese, Stephen Garcia, and Tomás […]
Octavia is an experienced Security leader who specializes in Governance, Networking, Cyber Security, and building operationally excellent, motivated cross-functional, multi-cultural teams. She is focused on career growth and helping everyone she encounters reach their career goals. She is a highly technical leader and prides herself on understanding, solving problems, and discovering secure solutions for her business partners. Octavia believes that a security leader should mentor, motivate trust, and lead their teams to act with integrity and openness. She often says, “A team is only as strong as their leaders and each leader casts a shadow that they will be held accountable for.”
