William Beer

William Beer is a seasoned executive in cybersecurity with extensive experience spanning over three decades. Currently serving as an Executive Partner at Gartner since October 2025, William previously held positions such as Financial Services Security Lead at Accenture, where responsibilities included developing cybersecurity offerings and managing business operations for Northeast Financial Services clients. Key roles at Mitiga as General Manager Americas involved commercializing advanced cybersecurity services tailored for cloud environments, while at EY, William served as Principal in Advisory Services Cybersecurity, focusing on innovative strategies for global clients. Additional leadership positions included Managing Director of the Cybersecurity Practice at Alvarez & Marsal, Director of Information & Cybersecurity at PwC, and various management roles at Symantec, Vignette, IBM, and NCR Corporation. William's contributions to the field are underscored by active involvement in industry organizations, including leadership roles in the Information Security Forum.