Prestigious award program recognizes technology leadership excellence throughout New England
MEDFORD, Mass. – July 31, 2024 - Agero, the leading B2B white-label provider of digital driver assistance services and software for the majority of automotive and auto insurance brands, is proud to announce that Robert Sullivan, Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Technology Shared Services, was named the winner of the 2024 BostonCISO ORBIE® Award in the Enterprise category. The annual BostonCISO ORBIE Awards serve as New England’s premier technology executive recognition program, honoring chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.
“We are thrilled to see Bob recognized by BostonCISO for his extraordinary guidance and direction at Agero. His strategic leadership, focus on business value, and commitment to the broader community make him an exceptional CISO,” said Jeff Blecher, Chief Operating Officer, Agero. “Agero’s mission to safely assist drivers in emergencies requires universal system availability, rigorous protection of sensitive client data, and unwavering service integrity. Bob understands these non-negotiable aspects of our business and works tirelessly to build a cybersecurity program that actively supports our goals. He has played a pivotal role in building a secure, customer-focused organization, and his passion for the cybersecurity field makes him an inspiring leader. His positive impact on Agero is undeniable.”
For over 20 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, national professional association. The BostonCISO ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in New England, honoring chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CISOs are typically recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.
Sullivan has exemplified leadership excellence at Agero by guiding his team to transform the company’s security stance, transitioning from a traditional framework-based program to one focused on addressing specific risks. His team developed unique methods to educate and engage company leaders, determine security priorities, and direct resources to areas that are most meaningful to the company. This approach has dramatically improved Agero’s ability to protect itself and respond dynamically to security threats.
“I’m very honored to receive this recognition, as I see it as an award for Agero and our talented cybersecurity team,” Sullivan said. “Our security organization understands that we are the custodians of our clients’ data and we take this role seriously. Our team is dedicated to treating our clients’ data with the highest levels of diligence and respect, and prides itself on achieving ambitious goals by adopting a strong commitment to innovation that’s coupled with our team’s tremendous depth of expertise. It is through our collaboration that we are able to leverage new technologies and successfully address emerging security challenges for ourselves and for our clients.”
To learn more about the 2024 BostonCISO ORBIE® Awards program and winners, visit ORBIE.org. To learn more about how Agero is leading the charge in both workplace culture and technological innovation, visit agero.com.
About Agero
Wherever drivers go, we’re leading the way. Agero’s mission is to reimagine the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening our clients’ relationships with their customers. As the #1 B2B, white-label provider of digital driver assistance services, we’re pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes, and redefining them as digital, transparent, and connected. This includes: an industry-leading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; configurable, white-label roadside assistance; comprehensive accident management services; and a growing marketplace of services, discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem.
The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and many others. Managing one of the largest national networks of independent service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America. To learn more, visit www.agero.com.
Media Contact:
Jeannine Booton, Agero
jbooton@agero.com
As Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Jeannine is responsible for driving Agero’s corporate marketing and communications strategy, working collaboratively across the business to evangelize Agero’s brand, positioning the company for short and long-term success, and generating broad awareness of Agero’s mission, products & services, and value for all stakeholders. Jeannine has a BS in Communication Studies from Northeastern University and a MA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Emerson College. In her spare time, she can be found experimenting in the kitchen, attending her son’s many soccer games, and planning her next road trip.