Board Director | Cybersecurity, Governance & AI Risk | Strategic Oversight

Board-certified cybersecurity leader with 20+ years in governance, data privacy, and executive leadership. Trusted advisor to boards navigating digital transformation, compliance, and AI risk. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

Core Skills:
Cyber & AI Risk Oversight • Corporate Governance • Strategic Growth • M&A • Executive Communication

Board Experience

• ISC 2 – Director, Audit & Ethics Committees (2025–Present)

• Sydney (McCurdy) Airport Authority – Director, Audit Committee (2025–Present)

• Protocase – Director (2019–Present)

• Carbide Secure – Director & Founding CEO (2021–Present)

• Marcato Digital (acquired) – Chair & Founding CEO (2011–2018)

Executive Experience

Founder & CEO – Carbide Secure (2018–Present)
Grew cybersecurity SaaS firm to serve 200+ SMEs. Scaled revenue, raised capital, and led compliance efforts across ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, GDPR, and HIPAA.

Founder & CEO – Marcato Digital (2008–2018)
Built and exited a global SaaS company powering logistics for major festivals worldwide.

Entrepreneur in Residence – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (2021–2023)
Advised startups on governance, scaling, and privacy strategy.

Credentials

Education:

• M.Eng, Engineering Management – University of Colorado Boulder

• Business Admin – Université Sainte-Anne

Board Certifications:

• CISSP • CIPM • CIPT • CISM • AIGP (AI Governance)

• Diligent: AI Ethics & Strategy, Cybersecurity Oversight

Professional Development:
NACD | Wharton Online | Ross School of Business | Techstars | CDL

Thought Leadership

Forbes & IT World Canada contributor on boardroom cybersecurity, privacy, and startup security strategy.