With more than 25 years of experience in enterprise risk management, hands-on operational execution, and investments in industry-specific ventures, Gruzenski brings significant strategic insights, business acumen and governance oversight to Northland’s vision and world-class services.

“We are honored to have Marc join our board,” said Pierre Trapanese, CEO of Northland Controls. “His background in core security operations, ability to manage technology risk for Fortune 50 companies and clear understanding of the ‘business of security’ make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. With his guidance, we look forward to delivering ever greater services to our clients.”
Marc’s distinguished career includes serving as Director of Global Security Technology and Information Protection at The Walt Disney Company, where he oversaw controls protecting 132,000 global employees and the enterprise’s most sensitive information assets. He also led intelligence, analysis and due diligence for Accenture, where he protected over 90k travelers per day against global crises. His background in security was forged by his early career serving as an officer in the Unites States Army and Central Intelligence Agency. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at the M&A firm The McLean Group and then co-founded in an early-stage product company (in Stealth.)

“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Northland team and to serve alongside such a distinguished Board,” said Marc. “I’ve long admired Pierre’s vision and leadership and believe Northland is uniquely positioned in the market to solve much of the industry’s long-standing consumption gaps. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and contributing.”

Gruzenski joins Northland’s other independent board members, Phil Dunkelberger, former CEO of Nok Nok, SVP at Symantec and CEO of PGP, who has been an active member of the board since 2016. Together, they bring a powerhouse of governance to Northland’s long-term success.

About Northland Controls:

Northland Controls is a leading global systems integrator and managed services provider, dedicated to delivering world-class security solutions. We specialize in the design, installation, and management of cutting-edge security technologies that protect people, assets, and information for the world’s most demanding customers.

By combining deep technical expertise, 24/7 global operations, and an unwavering customer-first approach, Northland ensures reliable, high-quality solutions tailored to the unique needs of industries such as high tech, data centers, and higher education.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, our global presence spans offices in Washington, DC; Rochester, NY; Austin, TX; Montreal; London; Dublin; Heidelberg; Singapore; Shanghai; Bangalore; Chennai; Jakarta; Kuala Lumpur; and Tokyo—providing unmatched reach and support wherever our clients operate.

For additional inquiries, please contact Dakota Bierly at dbierly@Northlandcontrols.com.