Vernon is a trusted advisor & change agent concerning digital business and the enabling potential of digital/exponential technologies in key industry verticals such as finance, mining, smart cities, Telco’s, logistics and government. Proven sales leadership with executive/ ministerial engagements on large, complex & transformational business & technology programs. A unique ability to establish & orchestrate multi-functional teams/alliances in the development and delivery of differentiated and innovative value propositions in pursuit of multi-million dollar franchises or social change. Vernon has an extensive technology leadership background & is a former Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Emeritus). He holds a BsC in Engineering. Currently pursuing Masters in Digital Business. Executive Leadership Summary • Executive Partner at Gartner • CTO at Cisco Systems • CSO at Bowline Security • Board member/Co-founder of Wild Animal Technology Systems (WATS) PBO/NPC.