Leadership Recognition Awards
2026
Awardee
Global corporate strategy leader, innovator, disruptor, connector. Philip has over 35 years of experience in helping companies expand their potential through corporate development, strategic alignment, and relationship building. Serves as a Senior Advisor to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and Chairman of the Advisory Board of TAC, Technology Advancement Center, TAC serves as an intermediary and helps connect U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the U.S. government to the innovative products and solutions needed to advance the nation’s cybersecurity and tech. capabilities.
Special Advisor to VIRSEC, where we protect from the inside. We pioneer unique tech. to protect the entire server workload – on any platform. We provide security across all layers, including web, memory, process, and hosts. Stopping threats at the server workload through Virsec Security Platform (VSP). Managing Partner of Modirum Gespi We are part of Modirum, a multinational technology solutions firm for global FinTech, Security, and Government sectors. Modirum Defence is a leading provider of mission-critical situational awareness solutions for both civilian and government sectors. We have solutions for operations in defence, aerospace, and other industries, safeguarding the future of organizations and governments.
Chair of the Board of Advisors and a Director of NCG (National Cyber Group) leading cyber security training company in the nation. A company Director to Occamsec and Platform Aerospace. Philip acts as an advisor to and sits on boards for: Gula Tech Foundation, Squadra Ventures, Army Cyber Institute, Industry Round Table of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Univ. of Balt. Merrick School of Business, DEA Educ. Foundation, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Historic Ships of Balt. Previously he advised the Eisenhower Memorial Presidential Comm. and National Law Enforcement Officers Museum.
Man. Dir. for over a decade at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and Founder & Managing Partner of The Bridge Alliance, a collaborative management platform driving opportunities and cooperation between members. He has worked in almost every State, and in over 40 countries, and managed several significant global programs as a Consultant for his clients like Cresset Capital, CohnReznick, The Cordish Company, ARINC, ServiceMaster, Coca-Cola, MasterCard, UPS and Citibank.
Philip lives by the motto, “Cur non?” He always delivers on his promises. Connect with Philip to learn more about how he can provide value to your mission.