Gary Hunter
Chief Information Security Officer, REI
REI•Seattle, Washington, United States
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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
- REICurrentJul 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
- Chief Information Security OfficerCurrentJul 2025–Present
- Dec 2014–Aug 2025· 10 yrs 8 mos
- Executive Director and Information Security Officer The Walt Disney StudiosAug 2024–Aug 2025
- Executive Director and Deputy Information Security Officer, Cybersecurity Disney EntertainmentDec 2018–Aug 2025
- Director, CyberSecurity and Information Security Officer DCPIDec 2014–Dec 2018
- Mar 2011–Dec 2014· 3 yrs 9 mos
- Director, Security Engineering, Operations and ResponseMar 2011–Dec 2014
- Sep 1995–Apr 2011· 15 yrs 7 mos
- Enterprise ArchitectSep 1995–Apr 2011
Education
Associate's Degree
Computer Science
SwindonHigh School
General Study
Wootton Bassett