Official Bio

Below are you’ll find various lengths of my official bio, tailored for different contexts and needs. Whether you’re looking for a concise introduction or a detailed account of my professional journey, these biographies are crafted to provide you with the perfect snapshot of my expertise and contributions.

Feel free to use these bios for introductions, articles, or any platform where you need to highlight my career experience and thought leadership.

Short Bio (50 Words)

Brennen Schmidt is a leading expert in cybersecurity, emergency planning, and crisis response. An award-winning management consultant and co-author of “Cyber City Safe: Emergency Planning Beyond the Maginot Line,” he is known for bridging the gap between business and technology and is a regular contributor to Canadian media.

Medium Bio (< 100 Words)

Brennen Schmidt is a leading expert in cybersecurity, emergency planning, and crisis response. As an award-winning management consultant and co-author of “Cyber City Safe: Emergency Planning Beyond the Maginot Line,” he excels at bridging the gap between people, process, and platforms.

Brennen’s extensive consulting background and reputation for thought leadership make him a sought-after contributor in media outlets like Global News, CTV News, and CBC. With a talent for simplifying complex issues, he effortlessly engages audiences, delivering insights that resonate.

Long Bio (~300 Words)

Brennen Schmidt is a leading expert in cybersecurity, emergency planning, and crisis response. As an award-winning management consultant and co-author of “Cyber City Safe: Emergency Planning Beyond the Maginot Line,” he excels at bridging the gap between people, process, and platforms.

Regularly featured on prominent media platforms such as Global News, CTV News, and CBC, Brennen is adept at distilling complex issues into digestible insights. His voice not only resonates through the airwaves but is also amplified in print and online via Troy Media, reaching over 1,800 newspapers across Canada and a digital audience of 5+ million.

Brennen’s expertise in technology strategy and digital transformation qualifies him as a trusted advisor in various fields, from product marketing and development to governance and operations. Collaborating closely with diverse teams, he emphasizes a strategy-to-execution approach that produces measurable outcomes and articulates business value.

As a respected thought leader, Brennen’s contributions significantly impact areas such as emergency planning and crisis response. His analyses and viewpoints help shape the conversation around today’s most pressing challenges, including governance, risk, and compliance for disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).

A regular invitee to both industry and academic events, Brennen’s speaking engagements offer depth of insight and actionable strategies. Whether speaking to executives or students, he captivates his audience, inspiring meaningful discussion.

Outside his professional pursuits, Brennen is dedicated to nurturing future leaders. As a committed coach with the University of Regina’s Hill JDC West teams, he derives immense satisfaction from developing the next generation of problem-solvers and thought leaders.

Official Headshots

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