Craig D'Abreo is a seasoned operations executive with over 18+ years of experience at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. Currently Craig leads up the Managed Security Service (MSS) product Management organization under Lumen’s Managed & Professional Services (M&P). As the former SVP of Global Operations at Masergy (acquired by Comcast Business), Craig led international teams of 350+ employees, driving operational excellence and customer experience across multiple product sets including AI/ML business use cases, MDR, and SASE solutions focused on delivering 24/7 Managed Services to customers across the world.
Craig's expertise spans from building and scaling expert cyber and network teams, providing consulting services to global enterprises, to M&A due diligence having played a role in multiple successful acquisitions. A recognized thought leader, Craig frequently speaks at major industry conferences such as the Risk Summits, British Legal Technology Forums, and other CISO/CIO events, sharing insights on AI & cybersecurity trends, and operational best practices. His experience in building global teams and products has consistently delivered value to large and medium enterprises across diverse sectors.
Craig is passionate about mentoring the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and actively seeks opportunities to collaborate with disruptive technologies. His unique blend of executive leadership, technical acumen, product development and forward-thinking approach positions him as a key strategist in navigating the complex landscape of AI implementation and cybersecurity in today's rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.