Temi Adebambo

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DISC Type : dc

GM Security (CISO), Xbox at Microsoft

United States

Overview

Temi is the GM & CISO for Microsoft Gaming, where he leads security for franchises like Xbox, Call of Duty, and Minecraft. His two-decade career includes leadership roles at AWS and Deloitte, focusing on cloud security and cyber risk management. He received his executive education at Harvard Business School.

His professional role aligns with a clear passion for the gaming world. He is dedicated to safeguarding the experience for millions of players, ensuring they can enjoy games safely and securely, and often expresses personal pride in new game launches and the teams behind them.

He is responsible for the security of a gaming portfolio with over 500 million monthly active users and more than $20 billion in annual revenue.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Gaming Security
As CISO of Microsoft Gaming, he is responsible for protecting platforms like Xbox and Call of Duty and speaks at industry events like the Game Developers Conference.
AI in Security
Actively hiring for roles that develop GRC AI agents and promotes the use of AI for enhancing code security and team productivity.
Player Safety
His team's mission is to safeguard players by delivering seamless security and staying ahead of emerging threats across a massive, active user base.

Media Appearances

Temi has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
GM Security (CISO), Xbox at Microsoft
6-2020 - 4-2024
Global Head of Security Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
6-2017 - 5-2020
Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte
6-2014 - 5-2017
Manager, Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte
6-2011 - 5-2014
Senior Consultant, Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte

Education

Executive Education from Harvard Business School
Master's Degree from University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Temi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Temi is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Temi

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Temi move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Temi take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Temi

Personality Compatibility


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