George Shatzer
Strategist | Executive Leader | Veteran
- Role
- Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Initiatives at Merck
- Location
- Carlisle, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About George Shatzer
Cybersecurity strategist and United States Army veteran with over 30 years of active duty service. Equally happy hiking in the woods or devouring a book at home, I also love the challenge of a chess match just as much as pushing myself in the gym.Significant experience as a leader, strategist, planner, and advisor. I analyze complex problems and design creative, practical solutions. I have developed plans, operations, and strategies for senior headquarters within the US Army, US Joint Forces, and NATO. My many years of experience in team building and leadership have included working extensively with multinational partner militaries from around the world, including from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Skilled public speaker, presenter, and writer. Experienced project manager and educator.Veteran of Iraq (20••••07) and Afghanistan (20••••15).
Experience
Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Initiatives
Sep 2023 — Present · Rahway, NJ, US
Working with stakeholders across IT and the company to cultivate a deep understanding of disruptive technologies such as AI and quantum computing, assessing cybersecurity and information risk implications, and developing recommendations on how Merck & Co. can proactively plan, invest, and adapt to reduce risk exposure.
Education
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Master of Military Art and Science - MMAS, Military Strategic Studies, General
2004 — 2005
U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
Master of Military Art and Science - MMAS, Advanced Military and Operational Studies
2005 — 2006
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master of Science - MS, Engineering/Industrial Management
1997 — 1998
U.S. Naval War College
Master of Arts - MA, National Security and Strategic Studies
2015 — 2016
Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University
Joint Professional Military Education, Level II
2011 — 2011
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Construction Engineering
1989 — 1993
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