Brendan Sullivan

Brendan Sullivan is an award-winning global technology executive with a passion for driving profitable growth by applying broad industry experience and deep expertise in media, telecom, entertainment, and emerging technologies. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Brown University, Brendan has gone on to lead transformative technology initiatives for mid-cap and large organizations, taking vision from concept to delivery to ensure market success. He is a proven leader in strategic technology planning, talent acquisition and mentoring, mergers and acquisitions, business process reengineering, network and system operations, and portfolio program management.

Brendan Sullivan has held executive positions at several noteworthy organizations, including RigNet, VUBIQUITY, Digital Generation Inc., Level 3 Communications, and Accenture. At RigNet, Brendan currently serves as CTO/CIO, where he is responsible for driving global technology strategies and operations to support the company's profitable growth. Prior to joining RigNet, Brendan was Executive Vice President Global Technology & Operations at VUBIQUITY, a leading global provider of premium content services. He has also held senior leadership roles at DG, DG Fastchannel, and Level 3 Communications, where he was responsible for IT, engineering, and network operations. Earlier in his career, Brendan worked as an archaeological consultant and conducted surveys and excavations across the United States.

Brendan's expertise in infrastructure optimization, hyperscale system design, new product launches, agile/lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and contract negotiations/vendor management has been a driving force behind his success in the industry. He understands the importance of building trust and rapport with management, vendors, peers, clients, and technical specialists to inspire a shared passion for success.