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Dr. Branden Williams is an experienced (25+ years) technology executive who has served virtually every industry as an information technology and cybersecurity consultant, as well as held high-level executive roles inside banks, financial services firms, and top cybersecurity and technology vendors.

He holds two information security focused certifications (CISSP and CISM) and has extensive experience in IT/IS Operations, product & company strategy, and CTO/CISO/CIO roles. He's a business leader responsible for jump starting two consulting practices, starting two companies, leading and participating in M&A activities in his last four positions, and building strategy for products and services.

Branden’s intuitive understanding of how information technology drives business, his use of business intelligence tools to drive revenue, innovation, energy, and likable personality have earned him increasing responsibility and respect in the business and academic worlds. He has a steadfast belief that IT and information security should support the business in driving revenue while creating durable competitive advantage. Using his keen business insights and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, he collaborates with executives to analyze, develop, and implement enterprise wide solutions that support key business initiatives. Branden has worked with clients in the nearly every sector, globally. He has performed C-level roles such as Chief Information Security Officer, Head Business Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer.

Branden has global experience working on six continents as a consultant and practitioner, and holds a Masters and Doctor of Business Administration degrees. He teaches graduate level courses at the University of Dallas as an adjunct and is a sought after speaker and author.