Kevin Charest

Kevin Charest, PhD, is the Chief Information Security Officer at Accumulus Technologies, where they lead enterprise security strategies aimed at enhancing global health data systems. With over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity across public and private sectors, Kevin previously served as CISO and CTO at HITRUST and held the same position at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Their career includes significant roles at BlueCross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Group, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focusing on risk mitigation and resilience. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army, Kevin contributes a mission-first mindset to their work.