Bob Bruns

Bob Bruns is responsible for Avanade information security, client data protection, incident management, asset protection, and business continuity programs. Reflecting Avanade’s commitment to information security, Bob and his teams work with clients to ensure they meet their information security obligations. He also serves as Avanade client account lead for their Accenture account, one of the largest accounts in North America.

Previously Bob served as CIO, growing the organization in response to the emerging central role security protection plays in the success of their clients. Earlier in his Avanade career was Vice President of Infrastructure Services and Global Operations, accountable for delivery of Avanade’s enterprise infrastructure services worldwide, including security, end-user enablement, collaboration, hosting and network services. Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years with Accenture, serving as Director of Unified Communications & Collaboration Services.

Bob holds a degree in information decision science from the University of Illinois, as well as advanced leadership program certifications from the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, and the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley.