ABOUT US
Gregory Rattray, Ph D.
Partner/Co-Founder NEXT PEAK, and Senior Advisor on Cyber Risk Management and Cyber Defense for Oliver Wyman. Greg previously served as the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at JPMorgan Chase and established their cyber defense strategy and program. As head of Global Cyber Partnerships, he led key industry initiatives including establishment of the Financial Systemic Analysis and Resiliency Center (FSARC) and the Financial Cybersecurity Profile. Prior to JPMC, Greg was founding partner and CEO of Delta Risk LLC, a cybersecurity risk management. He served as the ICANN Chief Internet Security Advisor from 2007-2010. He has also served as Director for Cybersecurity in the White House, commanded the Operations Group of the Air Force Information Warfare Center, pioneered the Department of Defense (DoD) and US national cyber exercise programs, and initiated Air Force and DoD partnership with defense industry. He is a thought leader, author, and currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University.
JIM CUMMINGS
Partner/Co-Founder NEXT PEAK, and Senior Advisor on Cyber Risk Management and Cyber Defense for Oliver Wyman. Jim has extensive corporate and government cyber and physical security experience. He previously served as Chief Security Officer for JP Morgan Chase, directing and executing physical and cyber security, investigations, and business resiliency efforts for over 240,000 employees in 60 countries and over 6,500 facilities worldwide. As a career military intelligence officer, he served as the Director of Homeland Defense on the National Security Council and commanded full spectrum cyberspace operations for the United States Air Force. While at the White House, Jim advised the President of the United States and the National Security Advisor on United States Homeland Defense policy, Air Force and DoD cyber issues. Jim is an active community volunteer with veterans causes and currently serves on the board of directors of Building Homes for Heroes, which builds mortgage-free homes catered to the unique needs of disabled veterans.
STEPHEN BARTOLINI
Partner at Next Peak and a seasoned technology and cybersecurity risk management leader with over 25 years of experience in financial services, technology, and telecommunications. Stephen previously served as Executive Director and Head of Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Identification & Quantification at JPMorgan Chase, where he led key initiatives to enhance cybersecurity strategy, governance, and execution. Throughout his career, he has advised executive leadership on managing cybersecurity risks, optimizing organizational resilience, and aligning global risk frameworks with evolving regulatory and industry standards. His expertise spans risk quantification methodologies, regulatory compliance, and strategic cybersecurity investments. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University as well as CISM, AWS Cloud and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications.
STEPHEN BYRON
Partner at Next Peak and a cybersecurity, risk management, and resilience leader with over 30 years of experience in both the private and government sectors. Byron previously served as Global Head of Resiliency Risk at JPMorgan Chase and was a Technology Fellow and Global Head of Cybersecurity and Information Risk in Operational Risk at Goldman Sachs for over 16 years. He has played a key role in shaping financial sector cybersecurity, serving on the board of the Financial Services Information Sharing & Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) for over 14 years, and serving as a member of the DHS Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC). His expertise spans all aspects of cybersecurity including program strategy, threat management, incident response, crisis management, industry collaboration, and the development of cyber and operational resiliency frameworks. He is a published author and a member of the Cyber & Technology Security Council of the National Security Institute of the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.
SHON GERBER
Partner at Next Peak and a cybersecurity leader with deep experience in both military and corporate sectors. In the private sector, Shon has held CISO roles at Koch Industries and INVISTA, driving cybersecurity initiatives to protect critical infrastructure. He previously served as Commander of the 177th Information Aggressor Squadron in the U.S. Air Force, leading cyber warfare operations. He has also contributed to academia, teaching cybersecurity at Wichita State University. His expertise spans cyber threat mitigation, security strategy development, and safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber risks.
