Charlene O’Hanlon is an award-winning journalist and content professional serving the technology sector for more than 20 years as director, executive editor and managing editor for numerous technology-focused sites. As VP and Managing Editor at Activate Marketing Services, she leads a team of writers and editors who create client-focused content for marketing programs in the B2B tech sector. In her former position as Chief Operating Officer at Techstrong Group, Charlene led the direction and management of Techstrong Learning and Techstrong Live! webinars and events divisions. Charlene also served as co-host and anchor of the Techstrong TV streaming broadcast.

Charlene is co-author of “The Lifecycle of Fashion Technology” and is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences. In her spare time, she is an avid drummer and is working toward achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Tom Gillis is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure & Security, at Cisco. A respected industry leader with strong executive management skills and in-depth knowledge of the challenges surrounding secure integrated networking, Tom is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to build secure infrastructure and extend it to the campus and branch. These efforts enable customers to reduce risks, streamline management, and adapt more effectively to modern threats. He previously led Cisco’s Security Business Group (SBG).

Prior to Cisco, Tom was the SVP/GM of the Network and Advanced Security Business Group at VMware, where he led the endpoint, networking, load balancing and network security businesses. He was also the CEO/co-founder of Bracket Computing which was acquired by VMware.

Before Bracket Computing, Tom was the GM of the Security Technology Group at Cisco where he led the company’s businesses for security management, appliances, applications, and endpoint services. Tom was also part of the founding team at IronPort Systems and served as senior vice president of marketing when the company was acquired by Cisco. Under his guidance, IronPort grew an average of 100 percent year-on-year for seven years. During his tenure, IronPort rose to become the leading provider of antispam, antivirus, and antimalware appliances for organizations ranging from small businesses to Global 2000.

Tom has also worked at iBEAM Broadcasting, Silicon Graphics, and Boston Consulting Group in various technical and leadership roles. He is also a noted advisor to startups and venture capital companies and is a member of several boards of directors.

Tom holds an M.B.A. degree from Harvard University, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with an M.S.E.E. degree from Northwestern University and a B.S.E.E. from Tufts University.

Michael Milligan is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for FedEx Freight, where he sets the strategic direction for cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management. He oversees the protection of the company’s digital assets and continuity programs for its 40,000+ team members, and is leading the security strategy for the company’s separation from FedEx Corporation

James Beeson was most recently the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Pfizer. Prior to Pfizer, James was the Global Chief Information Security Officer at The Cigna Group where he retired at the end of 2023 after 7 years. He was responsible for all aspects of cyber security and digital information protection. James also had a 20-year career working for GE Capital as a Chief Information Security Officer and a Chief Technology Officer.

He has an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business and a BBA in Business from Amberton University.

Susan is a 2x CISO who has rebuilt programs from inception, matured, operationalized and optimized results. She has more than 25 years of experience in Information
Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity and Third-Party Risk Management. She has served in executive leadership roles with PNC as the CISO (Fortune 150),
Aetna as the Chief Data Protection Officer, Synovus as the CISO and BNY as the Managing Director of Technology Risk Management.

She has a record of rebuilding programs with highly capable teams. She reengineers processes and technology for efficiency and innovation – creating opportunities to
achieve continuous learning to address complex issues.

Susan is a CISO Executive Network Advisory Council member, Governing Body of the Global Evanta CISO Council, Member of the BITS Security Steering Committee and
prior Board members of the Cyber Risk Institute and the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
and a Masters in Business Administration.