BENNIE HILL
DeBary,FL
Summary
Dynamic CIO/CTO executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership in shaping global technology strategy, infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity initiatives within multi-billion-dollar organizations. Expertise in managing large-scale M&A integrations and leading diverse teams of over 150 professionals while overseeing operating budgets of up to $85 million, supporting more than 7,000 enterprise users in complex, regulated environments. Recognized for aligning technology platforms with business growth and operational resilience, delivering measurable cost optimization, risk reduction, and productivity enhancements. Trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, and senior leadership during transformative periods, equipped to implement strategic initiatives that drive impactful change and enhance overall operational performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, IT Infrastructure Services
Cohesity
Heathrow, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Led the post-acquisition integration of two global IT organizations, establishing a unified operating model supporting 7,000+ employees and delivering stable, secure infrastructure services across endpoint, network, data center, and collaboration platforms.
- Established standardized QBR and OKR performance frameworks, providing transparent visibility into IT execution, KPIs, and business outcomes.
- Built and led a high-performing leadership team overseeing a 120+ person global organization, significantly improving service reliability, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Directed infrastructure integration efforts in partnership with the IMO, enabling seamless workforce productivity across Veritas and Cohesity, and the successful standalone launch of Arctera Software with 1,700 employees.
- Designed and executed a 15-month enterprise IT strategic roadmap focused on productivity acceleration, AI adoption, and positioning IT as a business growth enabler.
- Architected and delivered a greenfield Microsoft M365 E5 environment, migrating 7,000 users while strengthening security, collaboration, and compliance across the enterprise.
VP, IT Infrastructure & Workplace Service
Veritas Software
Heathrow, FL
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided executive leadership for a 150+ member global infrastructure organization, transforming on-premises and multi-cloud operating models while reducing annual operating costs from $49M to $42M.
- Directed global workplace services across 40 locations, managing internal leadership and 300 external contractors, reducing facilities and workplace spend from $36M to $32M while supporting flexible workforce strategies.
- Led enterprise-wide integration planning with Veritas, IMO, and Cohesity, ensuring Day-1 operational readiness and uninterrupted business continuity during acquisition.
- Built a new EBS infrastructure ecosystem of systems for new greenfield Oracle EBS refresh hosted in OCI.
- Established cloud operations capabilities supporting Veritas' evolution into a SaaS-focused data protection organization, improving scalability and service resilience.
- Negotiated and executed strategic vendor agreements, including securing $80M in Microsoft Azure Cloud consumption and enterprise-wide licensing, $13.5M in VMware contracts, and $3M in IBM agreements, with favorable commercial, cost reductions and risk terms.
Senior Director, Employee Productivity
Veritas Software
Heathrow, FL
10.2015 - 11.2022
- Led a 45-person global organization responsible for end-user computing, collaboration, identity, and productivity services supporting 7,000 enterprise users worldwide.
- Owned strategy and delivery for M365, Microsoft Teams, Active Directory, Intune, JAMF, Zoom, telephony, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
- Directed collaboration and productivity integration during multiple mergers and acquisitions, ensuring security, scalability, and operational continuity.
- Modernized enterprise contact center platforms by migrating from on-premises Cisco to Genesys Cloud, improving reliability, scalability, and service quality.
- Managed collaboration and shared infrastructure budgets, delivering over $10M in cumulative cost savings through vendor optimization and technical debt reduction.
Senior Director, Customer Success
Symantec
Lake Mary, FL
08.2010 - 10.2015
Director, Architecture & Strategy
Symantec
Lake Mary, FL
11.2008 - 08.2011
Senior Manager, Solution Engineering
Symantec
Lake Mary, FL
07.2006 - 11.2008
IT Project Manager
Symantec
Lake Mary, FL
07.2005 - 07.2006
Senior IT Project Manager
Veritas Software
Lake Mary, FL
04.2004 - 07.2005
Global Voice & Data Manager
Veritas Software
Lake Mary, FL
09.1995 - 04.2001
Education
High School Diploma -
Oviedo High School
Oviedo, FL06.1984
Skills
- Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Identity & Access Management (Entra, Okta)
- Digital Transformation
- Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Enterprise IT Strategy & Governance
- Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Digital Workplace & Employee Experience
- Data Center Modernization
- Global Networking and Telecom
- Large-Scale Systems Integration
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- CIO / CTO Leadership
- Global Team Leadership
Certification
IT Project Management Certificate, CompTIA
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge, E-5 Sergeant, Jet Mechanic - A4 Skyhawk, A6 Intruder, AV-8B Harrier
Timeline
Vice President, IT Infrastructure Services
Cohesity
12.2024 - Current
VP, IT Infrastructure & Workplace Service
Veritas Software
11.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Director, Employee Productivity
Veritas Software
10.2015 - 11.2022
Senior Director, Customer Success
Symantec
08.2010 - 10.2015
Director, Architecture & Strategy
Symantec
11.2008 - 08.2011
Senior Manager, Solution Engineering
Symantec
07.2006 - 11.2008
IT Project Manager
Symantec
07.2005 - 07.2006
Senior IT Project Manager
Veritas Software
04.2004 - 07.2005
Global Voice & Data Manager
Veritas Software
09.1995 - 04.2001
High School Diploma -
Oviedo High School