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Ryan Keese

Balancer · DISC type S
Director, Channel and Business Development at Cyber Defense Group
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Ryan Keese is a seasoned cybersecurity leader specializing in channel development, strategic alliances, and privacy. As Director at Cyber Defense Group, he leverages his award-winning sales background, which includes Optivs Presidents Club. Colleagues consistently describe him as a high-integrity, responsive, and knowledgeable partner.

Outside of his primary roles, Ryan has demonstrated a commitment to technology education, having previously served as the Vice President of Operations for Teach Kids Tech. This experience points to a passion for empowering the next generation with technological skills.

He operates by the personal motto: "Well done is better than well said. "

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Director, Channel and Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Personality Overview

How Ryan shows up

Empathetic
Risk-Averse
Formal Mannered

They are comfortable taking a long term view. Even if it takes time, they prefer following the process. They are polite and respectful but practical.

Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

Channel Partnerships
His current role is Director of Channel and Business Development, and his recent activity heavily focuses on connecting with "Trusted Advisors" at industry events like AVANT Elevate.
AI Governance
He has explicitly stated that as organizations adopt AI, the conversation must begin with AI governance, not tools, indicating a focus on strategy and policy.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Director, Channel and Business Development
Cyber Defense Group
8-2024 - 6-2025
Enterprise Account Executive
Cyberhaven
12-2023 - 8-2024
Vice President, Sales and Alliances
Privacy International LLP
5-2021 - 11-2023
Account Director
EVOTEK
12-2020 - 5-2021
Chief Revenue Officer
Pareto Cyber
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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