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CEO, Co-Founder

Darren Gallop is the CEO and Co-founder of Carbide and drives the strategic vision and direction of the company.

An atypical tech startup founder, Darren started his career as a professional musician touring with his band(s) throughout Canada. That experience fueled an interest in the music’s business side, leading him to found his own record label, and eventually Marcato, a successful startup whose innovative technology platform was used to manage music and cultural events around the world prior to its acquisition.

While at Marcato, Darren developed a deep interest in security and privacy, prompting him to secure his Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation and to serve as the company’s Chief Information Security Officer – a role he now holds at Carbide today. Darren has since also become a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).

This combination of creativity, business acumen, genuine interest in security and privacy, and entrepreneurial spirit underpins Carbide’s culture of innovation.

Professional Expertise

Primary Practice Area: Cybersecurity
Secondary Practice Area(s): Data privacy and AI governance
Years of Experience: 10+
Professional Memberships: International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC2), Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

Education

University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Engineering (MEng), Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program

Institute of Corporate Directors
Governance Essentials Program | Board Oversight of Strategy | Strengthening Governance Foundations

Awards & Recognition

Top 100 Most Dynamic Leaders
Issued by Exeleon Magazine · Oct 2023

Vital Employer Award
Issued by Cape Breton Partnership · Nov 2014

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)