KURT MANSKE

ABOUT KURT MANSKE

Executive experience.
Practical perspective.
Accountability for results.

Cybersecurity, technology, and advisory leadership grounded in decades of experience as an operating executive, consulting leader, and board advisor.

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EXPERIENCE FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE TABLE

EXPERIENCE THAT CONNECTS STRATEGY TO EXECUTION

I’ve spent my career on both sides of the table — as an executive responsible for technology and cybersecurity inside an organization, and as a consulting leader advising clients on risk, strategy, transformation, and growth.

That perspective shapes how I work today. I understand what it means to make decisions with imperfect information, defend investments to a board, lead teams through change, and ultimately be accountable for the outcome.

My work now brings that experience directly to organizations through fractional executive leadership and focused advisory engagements — providing senior-level perspective where it can make the greatest difference.

CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

30+ years leading technology, cybersecurity, and consulting organizations. Former public company CIO, CISO, and National Cybersecurity Practice Leader.

EDUCATION/ MEMBERSHIPS

Business Executives for National Security (BENS)

MBA, Baker University

B.S. Accounting and B.S. Economics, Baker University

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CISSP

CISA

ISO/IEC 27001/27701/42001 Lead Auditor

BOARD CREDENTIALS

NACD Directorship Certified®

DDN – Qualified Technology Expert

Named to Lacework’s Board Ready Cybersecurity Leader list, 2024

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PRINCIPLES I BRING TO THE WORK

PERSPECTIVE

See cybersecurity and technology decisions through the lens of the business, not just the function.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Own the outcome—not simply the assessment, recommendation, or strategy.

PRAGMATISM

Bring a practical, business-minded approach focused on what can actually be executed, funded, and sustained.

TRUST

Give executives and boards clear, independent counsel—even when the answer is difficult.

LET’S START A CONVERSATION

Let’s talk about where experienced leadership could make a difference.

Whether you’re navigating a leadership gap, a critical initiative, a transaction, or simply need an experienced perspective, I’m always open to a conversation.

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