Robert Perry is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with a proven record of strengthening and protecting critical systems for large organizations. As Carilion Clinic’s first CISO, he built the information security organization from the ground up, leading a cross-functional team and managing a $3 million budget. He enhanced cybersecurity awareness through annual training and monthly phishing simulations, while dramatically reducing incident response times from hours to minutes. Combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership, Robert consistently aligns security initiatives with organizational goals to drive resilience and performance.