Darren Gallop, NACD.DC

Board Director | Governance, Cybersecurity & AI Risk Oversight

Independent board director and founder with 20+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, AI governance, and enterprise risk. Darren advises boards and executive teams navigating digital transformation, regulatory complexity, and emerging AI risk.

He brings oversight experience across private, venture-backed, nonprofit, and critical infrastructure organizations, supporting strategic growth, capital strategy, M&A, and international expansion.

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

Core Expertise

Cyber & AI Risk Oversight • Corporate Governance • Audit & Ethics Committee Leadership • Enterprise Risk Management • Strategic Growth • Capital Strategy • M&A • Executive Communication

Board Experience

ISC2 – Board Director, Vice Chair; Audit & Ethics Committees (2025–Present)
Global cybersecurity certification organization serving 600,000+ members worldwide.

Sydney (McCurdy) Airport Authority – Board Director; Audit Committee (2025–Present)
Regional airport authority overseeing governance, financial oversight, and infrastructure risk.

Protocase – Board Director (2019–Present)
Advanced manufacturing company serving global technology clients.

Carbide Secure – Board Director & Founding CEO (2018–Present)
Cybersecurity SaaS company supporting 200+ organizations across regulated sectors.

Marcato Digital Solutions (Acquired by Patron Technologies) – Board Chairman & Founding CEO (2011–2018)
Global SaaS platform powering logistics for 300+ major festivals worldwide.

Executive Leadership

Founder & CEO – Carbide Secure (2018–Present)
Scaled cybersecurity SaaS firm serving SMEs across North America and Europe. Led capital strategy, product development, go-to-market expansion, and compliance initiatives across ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, GDPR, and HIPAA.

Founder & CEO – Marcato Digital Solutions (2008–2018)
Built and exited a global SaaS company delivering mission-critical logistics technology to large-scale live events.

Entrepreneur in Residence – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (2021–2024)
Advised cybersecurity and privacy startups on scaling, fundraising, governance, and executive leadership.

Credentials & Education

Directorship Certification (NACD.DC) – National Association of Corporate Directors
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) – IAPP
CISSP • CISA • CIPM • CISM

Master of Engineering, Engineering Management
University of Colorado Boulder

Professional development includes NACD, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), Oxford Said School of Business

Thought Leadership

Contributor to Forbes and IT World Canada on cybersecurity governance, board oversight, and digital risk strategy.