Gul Khatab

Security I/Seasoned IT executive with a proven track record of leading large-scale cybersecurity, cloud, and IT infrastructure programs for global financial institutions. Adept at driving multi-million-dollar cost optimizations, overseeing strategic technology transformations, and ensuring compliance with complex regulatory landscapes. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and board committees, delivering insights on enterprise risk, security posture, and IT governance.

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, Infrastructure security and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

• MS
• MBA
• CCSP
• CISO

• $19M Cost Reduction, Led a three-year initiative at HSBC that streamlined IT operations, cut OpEx by 20%, and renegotiated vendor contracts to enhance service quality and support.
• Enterprise Cloud Security Transformation, Spearheaded the migration of critical banking applications to AWS, GCP, and Azure, implementing hybrid cloud security strategies to mitigate cyber threats.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Leadership, Managed IDAM compliance for over 1,000 applications, ensuring adherence to SOX, GDPR, FFIEC, and PCI DSS regulations within the first 3 months of tenure.
• Board-Level Advisory, Regularly engaged with executive committees and risk boards, providing strategic insights on cybersecurity, risk management, and IT governance.
• Data Center Consolidation & Migrations, Successfully executed two major data center consolidations, saving millions of dollars while improving operational efficiency and security.
• DDoS Mitigation & Firewall Upgrades, Implemented multi-tiered DDoS protection across 63 internet access points, upgraded 640+ next-gen firewalls, and reduced mean-time-to-recover (MTTR) from cyber incidents.