Bethany De Lude

Bethany De Lude is an influential and highly experienced cybersecurity expert and C-Suite executive who transforms cyber resilience into strategic advantage, driving revenue and preserving value. Currently serving as an Executive Partner in Security Risk Management at Gartner, Bethany has previously held the role of Managing Director and Chief Information Security Officer at The Carlyle Group, where they led cybersecurity initiatives and chaired several key committees. With a strong dedication to ethical leadership and data-driven insights, Bethany has successfully advocated for increased IT investment and spearheaded comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across various organizations. Bethany's commitment to fostering a culture of integrity and aligning business operations with risk tolerances has established new benchmarks for excellence throughout their career.