Blake Gilson

Blake Gilson

OT Cyber Security Risk Manager ExxonMobil

Blake Gilson is the OT Cybersecurity Engineering Manager at ExxonMobil, where he help lead the strategic development and execution of industrial cybersecurity programs across global operations. With a BA in Business Management Information Systems from the University of Houston and alumni status from the Department of Energy’s OT Defender Program, Blake brings deep expertise in securing operational technology environments. He is a recognized thought leader in the field, frequently speaking at industry conferences. His work focuses on bridging IT and OT domains, fostering resilient cyber architectures, and enabling secure digital transformation. Blake is also a passionate advocate for workforce development in cybersecurity, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration and continuous skill-building to meet evolving threats.

Main Conference Day One - November 4

2:35 PM Panel Discussion: Who Owns the Data? Rethinking Governance for Operational Impact

  • How to optimize data governance models to prioritize quality, clarity and operational relevance
  • Why data management must be owned by business units, holding direct line leaders accountable for key data
  • The risks of IT-led governance, where data cleansing and security is often sidelined as a low-priority project
  • Strategies for tying executive performance and compensation to data quality to drive enterprise-wide accountability 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Blake.

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