Gary Hunter

Gary Hunter

Chief Information Security Officer, REI

REISeattle, Washington, United States

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

A talented information security leader with a practical approach to implementing security controls across the enterprise. Strong leadership fundamentals, with the ability to influence, inspire, and motivate, has a proven track record in building diverse high performing teams. An excellent communicator able to relate complex technical problems to non-technical audiences. Possesses an amassed technical and interpersonal skill set that improves and contributes to the overall business, building healthy relationships with business partners. With a philosophy of continuous learning that drives teams to never accept normal and to strive for constant improvement.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • REICurrent
    Jul 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Chief Information Security OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2025–Present
  • Dec 2014–Aug 2025· 10 yrs 8 mos
    • Executive Director and Information Security Officer The Walt Disney Studios
      Aug 2024–Aug 2025
    • Executive Director and Deputy Information Security Officer, Cybersecurity Disney Entertainment
      Dec 2018–Aug 2025
    • Director, CyberSecurity and Information Security Officer DCPI
      Dec 2014–Dec 2018
  • Mar 2011–Dec 2014· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • Director, Security Engineering, Operations and Response
      Mar 2011–Dec 2014
  • Sep 1995–Apr 2011· 15 yrs 7 mos
    • Enterprise Architect
      Sep 1995–Apr 2011

Education

Associate's Degree

Computer Science

Swindon

High School

General Study

Wootton Bassett

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Skills & Expertise

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Risk AssessmentEnterprise ArchitectureSecurity ComplianceData PrivacyIT ComplianceSecurity ManagementSDLCSecurity AwarenessProgram ManagementThinking SkillsApplication SecurityStrategyIT Risk ManagementSecurityInformation Security ManagementCritical ThinkingCreative IdeationTechnology RiskSecurity ControlsIT Strategy