Netrio, a global managed service provider (MSP) that helps mid-market enterprises modernize and secure their IT environments, announced the appointment of Kevin Charest as Vice President of Cyber Governance Services. In this newly expanded leadership role, Charest will lead the company’s cybersecurity strategy, innovation, and service delivery across its global portfolio.
Charest brings more than three decades of cybersecurity experience spanning both the public and private sectors. His career includes senior cybersecurity leadership roles at major organizations, including serving as chief information security officer and head of IT infrastructure for a Fortune-level enterprise. He also served as chief information security officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he oversaw enterprise security initiatives across a large federal environment.
Throughout his career, Charest has led large-scale cybersecurity programs, managed enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, and helped organizations strengthen threat detection and mitigation strategies across complex IT infrastructures. His background includes developing security governance programs and implementing advanced cybersecurity practices designed to safeguard sensitive systems and data.
In his new position at Netrio, Charest will oversee the expansion of the company’s cybersecurity services portfolio and help integrate advanced security frameworks across its managed services platform. He will also work with product and engineering teams to advance the company’s AI-driven cybersecurity offerings and embed proactive risk management and threat intelligence into its service delivery model.
Netrio said the appointment reflects its continued focus on strengthening security capabilities as organizations face increasingly complex cyber threats. The company provides managed IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, connectivity and voice, and custom application development services to more than 1,000 customers worldwide.
Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, Netrio maintains offices in Minnesota, New York, Texas, Belfast in Northern Ireland, and Pune, India, and employs more than 450 people globally.
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“Kevin’s depth of experience and leadership in cybersecurity are unmatched, and his appointment underscores our commitment to delivering world-class security services for our customers. As threats continue to evolve and security demands grow, Kevin’s strategic vision and operational expertise will be instrumental in elevating our cybersecurity capabilities and helping our customers stay secure, compliant, and resilient.”
Gina Murphy, President And Chief Transformation Officer, Netrio
“I’m excited to join Netrio at this pivotal moment in cybersecurity innovation. Organizations of all sizes face an increasingly complex threat landscape, and integrating strategic security practices with intelligent automation is critical. I look forward to leading the Netrio cybersecurity team to deliver comprehensive, customer-centric solutions that empower businesses to defend and thrive.”
Kevin Charest, Vice President Of Cyber Governance Services, Netrio
