Gary Warzala

Gary Warzala is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in information security and risk management. Currently serving as a Board Director at First Financial Bank and as an Executive Partner at Gartner, Gary advises CISO clients on enhancing security programs and strategies. Previous roles include Chief Information Security Officer at Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, and Visa, where Gary led large teams and significant security initiatives. Gary also held the position of Managing Principal at CyberRisk, providing expertise during high-profile breach investigations. In addition to corporate roles, Gary has contributed to academia as a Board Director for the Economic Crime & Cybersecurity Institute at Utica University. Gary holds an Executive MBA from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Science from Utica University.