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Leigh McMullen
Distinguished VP Analyst
Leigh C. McMullen is a Distinguished Vice President, Analyst and Gartner Fellow in Gartner's CISO, Security & Risk Management team. Mr. McMullen leverages his experience as both a line-of-business manager and IT leader to provide CISOs with insight on navigating and making a difference within the C-suite.
Additionally, he provides clients with a holistic view of Cybersecurity leadership research, specializing on the topics of Future operating models, Vision & Strategy, politics, influence, business engagement, internal marketing & communications.
Mr. McMullen's Fellows work examines business operating models which are designed to change and adapt rather than just scale.
Previous experience
Mr. McMullen is an executive with a diverse background that enables him to engage clients in a variety of disciplines and to speak from experience regarding the challenges of both making a profit and supporting the business with IT. He has held a variety of business and IT roles, ranging from line-of-business/P&L manager to CTO.
Professional background
Capgemini Ernst & Young, Vice President, 7 years
Capgemini/Sogeti, Practice Vice President, 4 years
HomeBanc Mortgage, Senior Vice President, Chief Architect, 3 years
Areas of coverage
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Cyber Risk
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Executive Leadership: Strategic Risk Management
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Cybersecurity Leadership
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Demonstrate Value and Collaborate With Business Partners
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Build and Optimize Cybersecurity Programs
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
How to navigate and build influence within the C-Suite / Board.
How to Explain Cybersecurity to Boards and other Executive Leaders
Future Digital Business Defense Operating Models
Cultivating a high performing, innovative future-ready culture.
Developing high-performing, impactful leaders