Gary Whidden

Gary Whidden is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in military and corporate environments. Whidden served in the United States Air Force as Squadron Commander, overseeing cadets' education and training, and previously held various leadership roles in the US Army, including Cavalry Troop Commander and Tactical Officer at the United States Military Academy, managing soldiers and substantial combat resources. In the corporate sector, Whidden has worked at Meta (formerly Facebook) since 2019, currently as Head of Vertical in Account Management, leading a large team and managing significant advertising budgets across diverse industries. Whidden holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and Leadership from Columbia University, an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Science in American Government and Politics from the United States Military Academy at West Point.