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Gary Eppinger

Former Fortune 100 Executive: CSX, Carnival Corporation, GE Healthcare, SUPERVALU

Board Director · Founder, Eppinger Board & Cyber Advisory

Strategic Guidance. Stronger Boards. Secure Futures.

Gary Eppinger
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years of leadership

Across organizations exceeding $100B in revenue

users modernized

Identity management across 5 platforms and 75+ applications at SUPERVALU

acquisitions integrated

Over three years at GE Healthcare

in savings

Enterprise transformation and operational excellence at GE Healthcare

About

About

Achievement-driven enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation executive with 30+ years of results leading modernization, cyber resilience, operational transformation, and enterprise growth across critical infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and hospitality organizations exceeding $100B in revenue.

Recognized C100 Award recipient and Top Global CISO with a record of advising boards and executive teams on cyber risk, enterprise resilience, technology investment strategy, AI governance, operational technology security, and regulatory compliance.

“Three personal qualities have contributed most to my success: curiosity, courage, and the ability to build trust.”

— Gary Eppinger

Eppinger Board &
Cyber Advisory LLC

A strategic advisory firm specializing in cybersecurity leadership, technology governance, and executive-level risk management.

Mission

To empower organizations with strategic cybersecurity and technology leadership that strengthens resilience, reduces risk, and enables confident decision-making at the highest levels of the enterprise.

Board Advisory
Cyber Risk Oversight
Independent Insight
Strategic Value

Experience. Integrity. Independence.

Credentials: CISA, MBB/QL · BA, Campbell University · Stanford University Executive Board of Director Program (2020) · Cornell University Executive Food Industry Management (2009) · GE Executive IT Management Program (2004).

Experience

Experience

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2021–2026

CSX Corporation

Jacksonville, FL

Global Chief Information Security Officer & VP, Digital Infrastructure Transformation

  • Led enterprise cybersecurity and infrastructure strategy across IT and OT for mission-critical transportation operations
  • Principal advisor to executive leadership and Board stakeholders on cyber risk, business continuity and technology investment.
2013–2021

Carnival Corporation

Doral, FL

Global Chief Information Security Officer, Vice President & Corporate Privacy Officer

  • Established the corporation’s first global cybersecurity organization (SecOps, Architecture, Engineering, IAM, Compliance, Governance, Privacy)
  • $10M+ in savings; eliminated major SOX, PCI and GDPR control deficiencies.
2008–2013

SUPERVALU

Eden Prairie, MN

Chief Information Security Officer; VP of IT for Real Estate, Legal, and Pharmacy Systems

  • Modernized identity management for 190,000+ users across 5 platforms and 75+ applications
  • $4M annual savings from an award-winning workplace transformation.
2007–2008

Delphi Corporation

Troy, MI

Director of Global Process Compliance and Security

  • Corporate-wide IT security strategy with a $200M IT budget
  • Cut data center/network costs ~12% and infrastructure costs ~20%.
2006–2007

Banta Corporation

Menasha, WI

Vice President of Global Infrastructure Services

  • Unified seven IT departments into a 350+ employee shared services organization (LEAN-IT)
  • Uptime +20%, first-year TCO −15%.
2004–2006

Rockwell Automation

Milwaukee, WI

Director of IT Security, Controls and Quality

  • $10M+ savings on a $100M IT budget through Six Sigma
  • $6.4M IT cost reduction.
2000–2004

GE Healthcare

Waukesha, WI

Global Six Sigma Quality Leader / GPMO Manager / ISO / FDA IT Manager

  • $40M in savings
  • Certified 27 Master Black Belts and 1,300+ Green Belts in two years.
1997–2000

GE Healthcare

Global Security Officer / Manager of New Technology

  • Protected $8B in intellectual property
  • Integrated 50+ acquisitions over three years.

Board & Advisory Roles

Current

  • Crimson and Cream Foundation, Director (2010–Present)
  • Brinqa, Advisory Board (2010–Present)
  • Stripe Investments, CISO Advisory Board (2010–Present)
  • Evanta, Keynote Speaker & Board of Advisors (2010–Present)
  • Gurucul, Advisory Board (2014–Present)
  • SecureWorld, Board of Advisors (2023–Present)

Past

  • Cybernetics and Services, Inc., Director (2022–2026)
  • CSX IP, LLC, Board of Advisors (2023–2026)
  • Safe-T, Advisory Board (2018–2023)
  • RAMP Association (Retail), Board of Advisors (2012–2014)
  • CA Technology, Customer Advocacy Board (2010–2014)
  • MN CISO Association, Director (2010–2014)
  • Supervalu Corporate Diversity Council (2008–2013)
  • GE Healthcare Corporate Diversity Council (1999–2004)
Featured Initiative

U.S.–Nigeria Cybersecurity, Data Security & Digital Economic Development Initiative

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54 Global Foundation

Protecting Data. Securing Infrastructure. Building Nigeria's Digital Economy.

The 54 Global Foundation proposes a strategic U.S.–Nigeria partnership to strengthen Nigeria's digital infrastructure, protect critical systems, secure data and develop a skilled cybersecurity workforce. This initiative combines U.S. expertise, cutting-edge technology and investment with Nigerian talent and institutions to create sustainable economic growth, innovation and opportunity.

Core Focus Areas

Cybersecurity Training

  • Professional certification
  • Workforce development
  • Youth & women in tech

Data Security & Privacy

  • Protect financial, health & government data
  • Access controls & encryption
  • Compliance & risk management

Critical Infrastructure Protection

  • Banking, healthcare, telecom, energy
  • Transportation, government, education
  • Manufacturing & utilities

Digital Infrastructure Modernization

  • Cloud & network security
  • Identity & access management
  • Disaster recovery & incident response

Economic Development

  • Tech jobs & entrepreneurship
  • U.S.–Nigeria business partnerships
  • Investment & innovation hubs

Implementation Phases

  1. 1

    Assessment & Partnerships

    (0–6 months)

    • Identify partners
    • Conduct needs assessment
    • Develop curriculum
    • Establish governance
    • Secure funding
  2. 2

    Pilot Program

    (6–12 months)

    • Launch training
    • Partner with universities
    • Engage businesses
    • Initial certifications
  3. 3

    Expansion

    (12–24 months)

    • Scale training
    • Expand partnerships
    • Launch youth & women programs
    • Grow business services
  4. 4

    National & Regional Development

    (24–60 months)

    • More states & sectors
    • Regional African partnerships
    • Cybersecurity startups
    • Investment & research
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