Barry Kortekaas Email Address

Executive Vice President of Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, PODS is a provider of portable storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers. PODS has 145 locations in the United States, Australia, and Canada, consisting of 33 company-owned locations and 177 franchise locations. The Company delivers its specially designed storage containers to the customeraEUR(tm)s location, which the customer can load at his convenience. Once the customer has completed his packing in the container, PODS will either take it to another location or will place it at a storage warehouse, until the final destination for the moving goods is ready to receive them. PODS containers are moved by trucks that are equipped with the PodzillaA(r), a patented hydraulic lift system, specially designed so that the contents of the container do not shift when loaded onto a truck.

I am an influential, dynamic, and well-regarded C-Suite executive with extensive experience creating and leading world-class information security strategies, programs, and operations in diverse and ever-changing environments. Additionally, I demonstrate a proven track record of success executing best-in-class security practices, providing exceptional direction, and infusing operational excellence positioning the organization as an industry leader in a highly competitive landscape. My background includes unlocking opportunities through rigorous questioning and championing the organizational mission and goals. Additionally, I execute on challenges and maintain a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with the enterprise vision. I am proficient at building powerful teams, establishing expectations, communicating vision, and monitoring performance to maximize effectiveness. A results-driven executive translating organizational needs into opportunity and accelerating change, transformation, and growth.