Brian Kerr
About Brian Kerr
Brian Kerr serves as the Vice President of Information Security at Klaviyo and is actively involved in identifying and investing in early-stage cybersecurity startups through SVCI. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various leadership roles at prominent companies and earned an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Work at Klaviyo
Brian Kerr serves as the Vice President of Information Security at Klaviyo, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His leadership in this area is crucial for protecting Klaviyo's data and maintaining customer trust.
Current Role at SVCI
Brian Kerr is currently an investor at Silicon Valley CISO Investments (SVCI), a position he has occupied since 2022. In this role, he identifies promising early-stage cybersecurity startups and invests in them. He leverages his expertise to support these startups in their growth and development, contributing to the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current roles, Brian Kerr held several positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked at Acquia as the Director of Information Security, Risk and Compliance from 2016 to 2017, and as a Senior Manager of Information Security and Compliance from 2015 to 2016. He also served as Vice President of Information Security at Catalant Technologies from 2017 to 2019, and as Manager - Cyber Security at Schellman & Company, LLC from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Brian Kerr earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Union College, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Strategy and Entrepreneurship at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and business strategy.
Career Foundation at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Brian Kerr began his career in cybersecurity at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as an Associate in the Cyber Security Practice from 2005 to 2008. This role provided him with foundational experience in the field, which he built upon in subsequent positions across various organizations.