Bob Hayes

Managing Director, Security Executive Council

Bob Hayes is currently working in the capacity of Managing Director the Security Executive Council (SEC). He has previously served as Manager - Security Operations at 3M Corporation and as CSO at Georgia Pacific Corporation. Bob is an alumnus of the prestigious Michigan State University.

News mentions

Vigilis AI & SEC partnership in physical security

Vigilis AI, the AI-powered operating system for physical security, and the Security Executive Council (SEC), the leading research and advisory organization, announced their strategic partnership. ...

Senior executive threats surge in 2025 report

A new public facing analysis of executive targeting reveals a sharp escalation in threats against senior corporate leaders, with incident levels reaching their highest point on record in 2025. The st...

SEC welcomes Greg Wurm to Emeritus faculty

The Security Executive Council is proud to add Greg Wurm to the esteemed Emeritus Faculty of security experts. Greg’s most recent role was Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Elevance...

SEC's graphic tool helps security pioneers track competencies, advance leadership

A new graphic released by the Security Executive Council (SEC) will help corporate security pioneers and their teams identify skills gaps and track their progress toward Next Generation Security Leade...

SEC – ESC alliance to define energy sector security success factors

The Security Executive Council (SEC) and the Energy Security Council (ESC) have formed an alliance that will result in enhanced value to the energy sector and members of both organisations. About ESC...

SEC provides scholarships to university partners for the next generation of security leaders

The Security Executive Council (SEC) will continue its work of preparing the next generation of security leaders by offering up to $7,500 in scholarships to qualifying students enrolled in specific ac...

SEC and Mercyhurst University partner to advance intelligence and business information analysis in corporate security

Two renowned U.S. organisations, specialising in intelligence analysis and corporate security, are pooling their resources, as part of a new partnership designed to heighten security in corporate Amer...