Gary Verster
Cybersecurity leader, practitioner and strategist. Helping customers improve their ability to protect and defend against Cyber threats
- Role
- Managing Director, Technology Consulting - Microsoft at Protiviti
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gary Verster
Analytical professional with extensive experience in developing and delivering cybersecurity consulting and advisory services. Expert at helping customers enable business transformation securely through recommended security controls and improvements that support their Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) programs. Recognized for directing business architecture, strategy/execution, planning, cross-organizational alignment, joint partnerships, and go-to-market operations. Skilled in coaching, developing, and growing high performing teams. Proficient at building strong relationships with business stakeholders and communicating to technical and non-technical audiences.Highly organized, reliable, motivated, overachiever, and passionate about team dynamics, the collective success of the team, and a deep desire to help people become the best that they can be. Key Strengths:Customer obsessedPeople leaderStrategic leadershipSales EnablementBusiness ArchitectureCollaborationCybersecurityConsulting
Experience
Managing Director, Technology Consulting - Microsoft
Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
As a Managing Director in the Technology Consulting – Microsoft practice at Protiviti, I am responsible for driving growth, setting direction, and leading our Microsoft Security practice. My work centers on scaling impact, strengthening strategic alignment with Microsoft, and delivering high-value outcomes for clients.Key responsibilities- Translating Microsoft’s strategic vision for Security into actionable solutions for our clients- Developing and executing go-to-market strategies in partnership with Microsoft- Cultivating and deepening relationships with Microsoft security executives- Maintaining executive-level client relationships to drive satisfaction, trust, and business success- Scaling the Microsoft Security practice while expanding team depth and capability- Enhancing Protiviti’s brand with Microsoft field teams and stakeholders- Leading, coaching, and mentoring our team of security professionals to elevate performance and career growth
Education
University of Johannesburg
NDip Elec. Eng., Electrical Engineering
1991 — 1993
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Executive Certificate, Business Administration
2010 — 2011
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Certificate, Marketing
2009 — 2009
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