Tom Gillis

Tom Gillis is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as SVP/GM of the Security Business Group at Cisco since January 2023. Previously, Tom held several key positions, including SVP/GM of the Networking and Advanced Security Business Group at VMware, where responsibility entailed managing a ~$2B business encompassing software-defined networking and endpoint detection solutions. As the founder and CEO of Bracket Computing, Tom focused on enterprise computing innovations. Tom's board membership at companies like AllegisCyber and Elevate Security further showcases a commitment to advancing cybersecurity. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Tom holds an M.B.A., alongside a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in the same field from Tufts University.