Bryan Palma
About Bryan Palma
Bryan Palma serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Trellix and has held various leadership roles in cybersecurity and technology companies. He has extensive experience in transforming organizations and has contributed to national security initiatives.
Work at Trellix
Bryan Palma serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Trellix, a position he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, Trellix has transformed into a global cybersecurity leader. Palma has focused on accelerating product innovation and enhancing customer experience, positioning the company for growth in the cybersecurity sector.
Professional Experience
Bryan Palma has held various significant roles throughout his career. He was the Executive Vice President of the FireEye Product Division for eight months in 2021. Prior to that, he served as an Advisor at Siris Capital Group from 2019 to 2021. Palma has also worked at Cisco in multiple senior roles, including Senior Vice President and General Manager of Security Services and Customer Experience Americas. His experience extends to positions at Boeing, PepsiCo, and McAfee, where he led the integration of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Palma has an extensive educational background. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, which he began in 2005. He also holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling & Personnel Services from the University of Maryland, obtained in 1999, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English & Speech Communication from the University of Richmond, earned in 1995.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to his corporate roles, Bryan Palma serves on President Biden's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. He has contributed to discussions on cybersecurity, including educating employees on generative AI risks and the impact of cybercriminals targeting small businesses through social media platforms. His insights have been featured in interviews with media outlets such as CNBC and SDxCentral.