Jim Hillier

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

GVP Cyber Operations and Governance at Rimini Street

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Jim Hillier is a 30-year information security veteran with extensive experience as a CISO, CIO, and CTO in both public and private sectors. He has a Masters degree from Bellevue University and specializes in leading large teams to optimize security, technology, and business operations, from daily functions to policy implementation.

He has a strong interest in the frameworks and standards that govern technology and critical infrastructure, following organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Unique fact: Jim designed and patented four software programming concepts used for online education while serving as a chief architect.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Cyber Security Leadership
His career includes roles as CISO, CIO, and CTO, where he has led teams of over 100 staff in optimizing information, cyber, and physical security.
Risk Mitigation
A key focus in his past roles, including his time at Truist, involved assessing cyber capabilities and their effectiveness in mitigating risks to organizational assets.
Educational Technology
As a chief architect, he designed and patented four software concepts specifically for the online education sector, indicating a passion for innovation in this field.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
GVP Cyber Operations and Governance at Rimini Street
11-2022 - 7-2025
VP, Security Intelligence and Center of Excellence at Rimini Street
3-2021 - 11-2022
Director and Principal Advisor, Security, Office of the CTO at Rimini Street
6-2020 - 1-2021
Truist Corporate Cyber Security at Truist
5-2012 - 6-2019
Associate CIO and CISO at Central Piedmont Community College

Education

Master's degree from Bellevue University
Associate's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Jim

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