Gary Verster
With more than 25 years of experience, including 19 years at Microsoft, Gary brings a wealth of knowledge in security solutions and consulting services to Protiviti.
Previously, Gary served as the North America Security Practice Lead at Avanade, where he defined Microsoft security priorities and built high-impact teams and services focused on customer success. His experience at Microsoft and expertise in security compliance, identity management, and cloud transformation will be invaluable as we enhance our offerings and drive growth in this priority area. In his words: “I am looking forward to bringing my passion for client success to help Protiviti strengthen its Microsoft identity and expand our presence in the Microsoft ecosystem.”
Gary is also committed to community engagement, actively participating in the ISSA community to support knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

