Gary W. Shatswell

Gary W. Shatswell is an experienced technology executive currently serving as Senior Advisor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since December 2025. Previously, Gary held the position of Group CIO at Unilever Prestige from August 2021 to November 2025, overseeing a global portfolio of premium beauty brands. Gary's extensive career also includes roles as CIO at Paula's Choice Skincare, Vice President of Information Technology at Sur La Table, and Chief Information Officer at Sizzling Platter, LLC, where management of over 340 restaurants was a key responsibility. Additional experience includes leadership positions at OneGreatFamily.com, GRB, LLC, Getty Images, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and ComforceHealth. Gary holds a degree from Northwest University, earned between 1987 and 1992.