Gernette Wright

Gernette Wright is an accomplished IT Security professional with extensive experience in information security, governance, and risk management. Currently serving as the IT Security Officer for the Americas at Schneider Electric, Gernette oversees the enterprise-wide information security risk and privacy program while promoting industry standards and best practices. In addition to this role, Gernette contributes as an Executive Board Advisor at Camio, is a member of the HMG Strategy Advisory Board, and co-chairs the CISO Governing Body at Evanta, a Gartner Company. Previous positions include Vice President and Information Security Officer at The Village Bank, Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure & Security Operations at CIRCOR International, and Information Systems & Technology Manager at Dentsply Sirona. Gernette holds multiple certifications including CISSP, CIPM, CISM, CCISO, and CCRO and possesses an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management, as well as degrees in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.