Jeffrey Wheatman is a globally recognized cybersecurity strategist and the SVP Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite. Regarded as a foremost expert in guiding Fortune 500 companies and public sector clients, Jeffrey specializes in translating complex technical vulnerabilities into actionable business intelligence . His work focuses on the critical intersection of cyber risk management and board-level communication, ensuring that security programs drive measurable ROI and organizational resilience.

Prior to joining Black Kite, Jeffrey spent 15 years as a Vice President in Gartner’s Research and Advisory Group . During his tenure, he authored over 150 research notes read by more than 6,000 global clients, providing the strategic blueprint for modern security programs. A cornerstone of the industry, Jeffrey also served for four years as the Chair of the North America Security and Risk Management Summit , Gartner’s second-largest annual conference.

Drawing on his experience as a Practice Manager and Principal Consultant at firms like Gotham Technology Group, Jeffrey brings a high-level C-suite perspective to Third-Party Risk (TPRM) . He is a master at navigating stakeholder engagement and bridging the connection between technology and enterprise risk. Today, Jeffrey is a sought-after speaker and author, dedicated to helping CISOs secure a "seat at the table" through effective risk storytelling.