Gavin Fitzpatrick

Commander
DISC Type : D

Head of Information Security at Cubic³

Greater Dublin, Ireland

Overview

A seasoned information security and technology leader with over two decades of experience at top firms like Coinbase, Meta, and Amazon. He specializes in GRC, security engineering, and compliance with frameworks like DORA and MiCA. He holds a Masters degree in Cyber Security from Dublin City University.

Outside of his deep expertise in technology, Gavin is a passionate fan of hurling, a traditional Irish outdoor team sport which he has referred to as a "game for the gods. " He is also focused on empowering and growing his teams.

Unique fact: He established the security governance for the "Travel Rule" in cryptocurrency during his tenure at Coinbase, a critical regulatory milestone.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Impact-Driven

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Compliance
He has extensive, hands-on experience leading gap assessments and remediation for emerging regulations like DORA, MiCA, and NIS2 at multiple cryptocurrency exchanges.
AI in Security
He recently completed a professional learning path to develop his AI skills as a cybersecurity professional, showing a commitment to leveraging new technologies for defense.
GRC Automation
He has a track record of spearheading GRC tooling strategies and compliance automation to significantly enhance governance and operational efficiency in security programs.

Media Appearances

Gavin has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Head of Information Security at Cubic³
11-2024 - 5-2025
Business Information Security Officer at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
2-2022 - 9-2024
Chief Information Officer at Coinbase
5-2020 - 2-2022
Senior Manager Information Security at Coinbase
6-2016 - 4-2020
Information Security Manager at Facebook

Education

2008 - 2010
Master’s Degree from Dublin City University
1997 - 2000
Bachelor’s Degree from Dundalk Institute of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Gavin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gavin is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gavin

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gavin move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Gavin take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Gavin

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