Fornetix embraces the mission of making encryption key management seamless, rapid, flexible, scalable, and cost-effective in order to overcome the high complexity and unmanageable costs of legacy solutions. After three years of development, 10 U.S. patents granted so far, and a team of respected cybersecurity thought-leaders, Fornetix has shifted the market with a pioneering key management solution. VaultCore is an advanced encryption key management ecosystem that automates the key lifecycle across the entire enterprise with groundbreaking precision and speed. Our commitment to industry standards and interoperability allows us to bring powerful encryption management to virtually any device or technology.
Fornetix is headquartered in Frederick, MD with a regional office in Los Angeles, CA. Our footprint with localized resources is increasing each year with sales and engineering resources deployed globally.
Leadership Team
Mark P. Gilroy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Gilroy is Chief Executive Officer of Fornetix and a world class global executive with over 20 years of experience in satellite, telecommunications, media, software, and technology sectors. With extensive global experience and a proven track record, he has held various C-level positions and built many successful businesses from the ground up, through driving emerging market growth and strategic partnerships with large multinationals.
Charles White
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Mr. White is a technologist, inventor, entrepreneur, father, and husband. He has extensive knowledge in cyber defense, collaboration solutions, big data analytics, and security software development. He is a former U.S. Army officer, combat veteran, and a recognized thought leader in the security software community.
Bill Regan
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SVP
Mr. Regan (CPA, inactive) brings over 35 years of finance and accounting experience, including 25 years at public companies. He has extensive transactional experience including two IPOs and numerous acquisitions, divestitures, and financings.
Todd Harrington
EXECUTIVE VP, GENERAL COUNSEL
Mr. Harrington has been with Fornetix since its inception and brings over two decades of both legal and technical experience to the company. Previously, he served as General Counsel to two privately held technology startups and as Division General Counsel for a NASDAQ-listed company.
Cathy Wolniewicz
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, SVP
With 20 + years’ experience successfully helping businesses grow their brand and increase revenue through innovative digital marketing strategies, Ms. Wolniewicz started at Fornetix in 2017 and quickly stood up a lead generation system and infrastructure for the sales pipeline. Under her leadership the Fornetix brand continues to grow with increased global net exposure of 134% since last year.
Joshua Toffler
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Mr. Toffler brings 20 years of experience to Fornetix with a career that began in the US Army specializing in Radio Equipment Repair and Military Intelligence Systems. He has broad expertise from roles as an Engineer, Architect, and CTO for multiple Federal Systems Integrators in the Intelligence and DoD communities, including Dell Technologies. Joshua is responsible for the performance, strategy, and alignment of the sales departments within Fornetix and has a significant role in global business development.
Philippe Perron
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Pedron brings in-depth experience selling complex IT and telecom solutions to the APAC/EU regions as well as implementing marketing, sales, and business strategies.
Sophie Grinevald
VP, EMEA GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT and M&A
Ms. Grinevald is an executive specializing in project finance and international business development for infrastructure financing. She has held SVP roles within in the energy utility sector and was co-founder of a venture-backed satellite operator in Asia.
Board of Directors
Douglas Jacobsen
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Jacobsen, a lifelong entrepreneur, is responsible for overall business strategy as well as driving all merger and acquisition activity. Mr. Jacobsen received his BA from University of California, Los Angeles, and is a member of the Seneca – Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma.
Mark P. Gilroy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FORNETIX
Mr. Gilroy is Chief Executive Officer of Fornetix and a world class global executive with over 20 years of experience in satellite, telecommunications, media, software, and technology sectors. With extensive global experience and a proven track record, he has held various C-level positions and built many successful businesses from the ground up, through driving emerging market growth and strategic partnerships with large multinationals.
Norman Kravetz
BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Kravetz is the co-founder and Chairman of Equity Orchestration, reviewing all business forecasts and financial and asset acquisitions activity of the company. He influences the public image of the organization and guides management in the execution of business plans to improve overall performance.
John McClurg
VP / CISO, BLACKBERRY / CYLANCE
Formerly US Government supervisory special agent/branch chief for the FBI; deputy branch chief for CIA. Former VP/Chief Security Officer for Lucent, Honeywell & Dell. John is a strong supporter of Fornetix and plays a large part in support of Fornetix Federal opportunities.
Philip Fasano
FORMER EXECUTIVE VP / CIO, AIG
Former Executive Vice President/CIO at Kaiser Permanente; IT leadership roles at Capital One Financial, JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Financial Services. Philip provides support to Fornetix in matters related to Treasury and Capital Markets. He has also facilitated potential opportunities for Fornetix; one of which is with City of Hope.
Richard Schaeffer
FORMER SENIOR EXECUTIVE, NSA
Over 40 years total U.S. Government service, including 15 years as a member of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service. Richard is continuously opening doors for Fornetix and bridging relationships with the Middle East.
Office Location
5123 Pegasus Court, Suite X
Frederick, MD 21704
(844) 539-6724