Robert M Gerbrandt, CD PMP CIP IG, Global Head of Information Governance Advisory, Iron Mountain Inc. Robert M Gerbrandt, CD PMP CIP IG
Iron Mountain Incorporated
Excellence in Leadership
Rob leads Iron Mountain's global Information Governance Advisory practice. As a seasoned consultant with over 25 years' experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance, Rob now focuses on helping clients improve their capabilities to realize value while mitigating risk from information assets. A team builder, Rob draws from his 14 years' experience as a Canadian Army Officer to connect with and enable a growing consulting practice that is transforming clients as well as Iron Mountain. With a focus on creating cultures that, promote innovation, diversity & inclusion, professional and personal development and collaboration as keys to achieving sustained excellence.
An accomplished speaker and board director, Rob works with a global set of clients and communities to strengthen and enrich their capabilities. Rob, along with his wife Bonnie of 32 years, live in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. His son Gary and son-in-law Hampton enjoy life on Canada's west coast.
What do you consider your greatest personal or professional achievement?
It's not yet achieved! Building the Information Governance Advisory practice from a single product to a domain capability is the greatest challenge and thus far the greatest satisfaction. To build the capacity, to introduce the value opportunity and to change mindsets is the best accomplishment!
What advice would you give a professional just beginning a career in consulting?
Be bold. Explore the edge cases and build relationship skills. Technical success is critical, but can be eclipsed by strong relationship skills.
What have you loved most about your consulting career?
Helping people achieve their goals and helping them change their points of view. Being able to influence a fellow consultant and help them think about their approach is the most rewarding part of the career.
What's the best advice—personal or professional—you've ever received?
The past is only experience – it doesn't mean that you are only what you have been. Step forward into the present and future.
What does being honored as a Global Leader mean to you?
It is humbling to be included with such a group. The acknowledgment of hard work and dedication along the journey to this point is the key for me.
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