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Leigh McMullen
Distinguished VP Analyst
13 years at Gartner, 32 years' experience
Location: TX USA | Language(s): English
Roles and Responsibilities
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 executive management leadership research, specializing on the topics of politics, influence, culture, business engagement, internal selling, marketing & communications. Mr. McMullen's Fellows work, the Delta Business Operating System examines business operating models which are designed to change and adapt rather than just scale.
Background
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
Industry Awards/Accolades
- Gartner - Presentation Excellence Award - 2015
- Gartner - Thought Leadership Award - 2012, 2017
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Quick Answer: New SEC Cybersecurity Rules — What CISOs Should and Shouldn’t Do -
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21 August 2023
CISO Edge: Secure Your Enterprise Amid Social Fracture
- 16 October 2023 - 19 October 2023 IT Symposium/Xpo
- 06 November 2023 - 09 November 2023 IT Symposium/Xpo
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