Robert Brese

Robert Brese is a VP and Executive Partner at Gartner, Inc., where they manage relationships with CIOs and CISOs, providing advisory services rooted in extensive federal CIO experience. They served as a Commander in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 2006, including leadership roles at the National Nuclear Security Administration. In addition to their work in technology and national security, Robert is an active member of the World Bicycle Relief Advisory Council, volunteering to enhance the organization's impact. They also contribute to the cybersecurity field as an Advisory Board Member for the University of Southern Florida's Cybersecurity for Executives Program and Oversight Advantage, leveraging their background in nuclear engineering and security oversight.