Emily Cellar, CISSP

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Chief Information Security Officer at Flexential

Denver Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Emily Cellar is the Chief Information Security Officer at Flexential, bringing over a dozen years of global IT and security leadership. Described as a hands-on, high-achiever with deep technical acumen, she specializes in cloud modernization, infrastructure, and security operations. She holds a Master of Science in Management from Regis University.

Emily is deeply passionate about empowering women in technology, having founded the "Women in Technical Infrastructure (WITI)" professional community. She actively organizes events focused on career development, mentorship, and navigating industry shifts like the impact of AI on hiring and career disruptions.

Unique fact: She is the founder of Women in Technical Infrastructure (WITI), a community dedicated to supporting women in the field.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Charismatic

Assertive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Leadership
As a four-time VP and current CISO, she has a long track record of leading global security programs, managing risk, and overseeing compliance and security operations.
Women in Infrastructure
She founded the "Women in Technical Infrastructure" (WITI) community to support and empower women in the field through networking, mentorship, and career-focused events.
AI Product Strategy
Serves as a Strategic AI Product Advisor for Iterate. ai and has spoken internationally on AI security, guiding companies on innovation and market positioning.

Media Appearances

Emily has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Chief Information Security Officer at Flexential
7-2025
Strategic AI Product Advisor at Iterate.ai
7-2025
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisory Board at Lightbeam
3-2024 - 11-2025
Vice President of IT Security and Infrastructure at iFIT
6-2020 - 12-2024
Vice President Of Technology at PMI Mile Hi Chapter

Education

2011 - 2012
Masters of Science in Management from Regis University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Northern Colorado

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Insights For Selling To Emily

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Emily is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Emily

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emily move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Emily take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Emily

Personality Compatibility


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