Sean Gallagher

Chief Information Security Officer​

ADI Global Distribution​

Sean Gallagher is the Chief Information Security Officer at ADI Global Distribution, a leading global distributor of security, AV, and smart living technologies, where he leads the company’s cybersecurity strategy and operations across both enterprise and product security. He has lived in the Charlotte area since 2005 and brings more than 25 years of experience leading complex IT environments and global teams. Before joining ADI, Sean built the cybersecurity program at Hayward Holdings and later led global IT. He previously led IT and cybersecurity teams and transformations at Sealed Air, Carlisle Companies, EY, and UnitedHealthcare. Sean holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State, an MBA from the University of South Carolina, and a Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity Law from Texas A&M. He is active in the Charlotte security and technology communities and serves on the Apparo Board. He is also Treasurer of the ISSA Board, a member of the Evanta Charlotte CIO/CISO Governing Body, and a member of the HMG Strategy Charlotte Advisory Board. ​