Darren Gallop

CEO

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada18 yrs 3 mos experience

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Expert in cybersecurity and AI governance.
Proven track record in board-level strategic oversight.
Founder of a tech-enabled security and governance platform.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity and governance expert with a focus on strategic risk management.

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Strategic InfluenceSocial InfluenceExecutive TeamCommunicationTechnological InnovationEngineering ManagementSalesBoard GovernanceExecutive LeadershipIncident ResponseRisk ManagementData Privacy Risk ManagementCyber Risk ManagementGo-to-Market StrategyArtificial Intelligence Security

About

I’m a board director and CEO working at the intersection of cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI governance—helping boards and senior leaders govern technology risk and turn trust into a strategic advantage. I’m known for translating complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, board-level insight—enabling effective oversight, informed decision-making, and resilient strategy in technology-driven organizations. In my operating work, I lead Carbide, a tech-enabled advisory and GRC platform business, where I work closely with leadership teams and boards to design security, privacy, and governance programs that hold up under scrutiny from customers, regulators, and investors. My work focuses on: • Board-ready visibility into cyber, privacy, and AI risk • Scalable governance across policy, controls, risk, audits, and reporting • Pragmatic AI governance that supports innovation without eroding trust I serve as a board director with a focus on strategy, risk oversight, and institutional trust. I regularly speak to boards, executives, and leadership teams about governing cyber, data, and AI risk at the board level—independent of vendors, tools, or specific technologies

Experience

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2 roles

Vice Chair of the Board | Chair, Business Practices Committee

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Alexandria, VA

Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Business Practices Committee for a global professional association representing cybersecurity leaders worldwide.
Provide board-level governance leadership, overseeing ethical business practice, policy integrity, and organizational accountability. Support board effectiveness, governance maturity, and strategic alignment.

Board Director

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Alexandria, VA

Elected Board Director of a global professional association.
Served on the Audit, Ethics, and Business Practices Committees, contributing to financial oversight, ethical standards, policy development, and enterprise governance. Participated in strategic planning and board-level accountability structures.

Daytoday finance

Strategic Advisor

Jun 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Strategic advisor to leadership of a regulated financial services company, supporting go-to-market strategy and growth planning.
Provide guidance on data privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity to support trust, compliance, and responsible scale.

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Board Director

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Board Director for a critical regional transportation infrastructure asset, providing fiduciary governance and strategic oversight in a public-sector environment.
Serve on the Audit Committee, supporting financial oversight, risk management, safety accountability, and compliance with public-sector governance and regulatory requirements.

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Entrepreneur In Residence

Mar 2021 – Mar 2024 · 3 yrs · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

Served as Entrepreneur in Residence, advising and mentoring cybersecurity founders on company formation, scaling, and go-to-market strategy. Supported the growth and resilience of Canada’s cybersecurity startup ecosystem through strategic guidance and applied experience.

Venuepilot

Executive Advisor

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 3 mos · Brooklyn, NY · Remote

Advised leadership on growth strategy, product direction, and operational scalability for an event management and ticketing platform. Supported alignment between product capabilities, market positioning, and customer needs to enable sustainable growth and operational effectiveness.

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Board Director

Feb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Nova Scotia, Canada

Board Director for a globally operating manufacturing company, providing fiduciary governance, strategic oversight, and risk stewardship.
Advise on enterprise risk, technology and data governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, supporting international growth, operational resilience, and long-term enterprise value.

Carbide

CEO & Co-Founder

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · Nova Scotia, Canada · Remote

Founded and led a technology-enabled security, privacy, and governance company supporting growth-stage and regulated organizations in operationalizing trust as a strategic asset.
Accountable for enterprise strategy, capital allocation, product direction, and risk oversight in complex regulatory environments. Lead the development and delivery of Carbide’s platform and Fractional CISO services, advising executive teams and boards on cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance to support scale, regulatory alignment, and long-term resilience.
Regularly engage with senior leadership on risk posture, compliance trade-offs, and ethical decision-making in high-trust, high-consequence operating environments.

Elevate strategic partners

Strategic Advisor

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · Nova Scotia, Canada

Marcato digital solutions

CEO & Co-Founder (Acquired by Patron Technology)

Jan 2008 – Oct 2018 · 10 yrs 9 mos · Nova Scotia, Canada

Co-founded and led Marcato Digital Solutions as CEO, scaling the company into a global leader in event logistics management software. Under my leadership, the company served 200+ clients across 25+ countries, including Coachella, Burning Man, and the X-Games. Oversaw the development of innovative platforms that transformed large-scale event operations while ensuring strong information security practices, culminating in Marcato’s acquisition by Patron Technology in 2018.

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Chief Executive Officer

Nov 2004 – Aug 2010 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Nova Scotia, Canada

Led an independent record label, overseeing operations, distribution partnerships, and artist development. Secured international distribution and managed commercial and creative activities supporting artist exposure across Canada, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.