Gary Merry
Strategic Business Leader | From Cybersecurity Innovator to Retail Powerhouse
- Role
- Co Chairman at Globalciso Leadership Foundation
- Location
- Rock Hill, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gary Merry
With over three decades of leadership in business and technology, I have consistently driven transformative growth across diverse industries through strategic vision and operational excellence. My tenure at Jos. A. Bank is a hallmark of this impact—leading the company from a regional retailer to a billion-dollar national brand through bold initiatives, disciplined execution, and market expansion.As Founder of Deep Run Security Services, I brought this same strategic focus to the cybersecurity sector—delivering tailored solutions to clients in finance, healthcare, retail, and education. By anticipating evolving threats and aligning solutions to real-world risk, we protected critical assets and built trust in high-stakes environments.Today, as a board leader at RiskProfiler and former CEO, I continue to shape the future of cybersecurity by guiding the development of cutting-edge platforms that deliver actionable threat intelligence. My approach blends entrepreneurial agility with enterprise-scale execution, empowering organizations to stay ahead of external threats with clarity and confidence.Beyond the boardroom, I remain deeply committed to community impact. As Co-Chairman of the GlobalCISO Leadership Foundation, I champion mentorship and education for emerging cybersecurity professionals. I’m also actively involved in veteran and hospice initiatives, driven by a lifelong dedication to service, leadership, and legacy.
Experience
Co Chairman
Globalciso Leadership Foundation
Apr 2021 — Present · US
The GlobalCISO Leadership Foundation (GCLF) is an independent, CISO-led foundation that aims to advance mentor-driven, quality education for cybersecurity professionals. CISOs from across the world work together to create new learning models for emerging security leaders and help them run effective security programs across industry verticals.
Education
Northeastern State University
Computer Science and Mathematics
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