Jeffrey Wheatman is an experienced cybersecurity and risk leader and advisor with a history of helping organizations navigate evolving threats and AI-driven risks.

As SVP, Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite, he focuses on third-party cyber risk, promoting AI and automation to continuously assess supplier ecosystems and strengthen resilience.

Previously, Jeffrey was a VP, Advisor at Gartner, guiding executives and boards to align security, risk, and AI strategies with business goals. He has reviewed 500+ board presentations and personally briefed 100+ boards of directors.

He also chaired Gartner’s North America Security and Risk Management Summit, shaping content on AI, governance, and the future of cybersecurity.