Mark Kelly
Global Security and Risk Executive | Thought Leader in Enterprise Resilience, Converged Risk, and Supply Chain Security
Mark Kelly is a globally recognized security and risk executive whose career spans more than two decades leading complex, cross-functional programs that strengthen enterprise resilience and enable business performance. His expertise spans the full continuum of operational risk — from enterprise security strategy, insider risk, and business continuity to supply chain assurance, investigations, and crisis leadership.
As Global Head of Field and Supply Chain Security Operations at Dell and Senior Director of Global Security at McKesson, Mark developed and led enterprise-wide risk programs that integrated cyber and physical disciplines, drove operational efficiency, and advanced global compliance. His highly effective and collaborative leadership style, working closely with global business unit leaders, significantly enhanced security’s value and perception with executive leadership. His leadership produced measurable outcomes across 160 countries, including loss recovery, optimized risk intelligence, and the integration of predictive analytics into decision-making. He also established and supported federal supply chain security programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements within complex global operating environments.
Currently serving as Emeritus Faculty with the Security Executive Council (SEC), Mark contributes his experience to developing current and next-generation security leaders and their programs, helping them achieve measurable success through practical guidance, strategic insight, and real-world application. He also sits on several advisory boards, is a frequent industry panelist, and serves as a guest lecturer at Georgetown University’s Master’s in Supply Chain Management program.
Known for his ability to translate complex risk landscapes into actionable business intelligence, Mark continues to shape the evolving dialogue on risk convergence, governance maturity, and the future of operational assurance.
