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Blackbaud Appoints Bradley Pyburn, Former Chief of Staff of U.S. Cyber Command, to Board of Directors

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Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) has appointed Bradley Pyburn, retired Air Force major general and former chief of staff for U.S. Cyber Command, to its board of directors. Pyburn brings over 30 years of cybersecurity and IT experience from his military career spanning 1991-2024.

During his service, Pyburn held key positions including Chief Information Officer of Air Combat Command and Deputy Commander of U.S. Air Force Cyber, managing thousands of personnel and multi-billion-dollar budgets. He led U.S. Cyber Command's first AI strategy implementation in cybersecurity operations.

Pyburn holds multiple advanced degrees, including three Master of Science degrees in National Resource Strategy, Military Studies, and Computer Science.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) ha nominato Bradley Pyburn, generale maggiore dell'Air Force in pensione e ex capo di stato maggiore del Comando Cyber degli Stati Uniti, nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Pyburn porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza in cybersecurity e IT dalla sua carriera militare, che va dal 1991 al 2024.

Durante il suo servizio, Pyburn ha ricoperto ruoli chiave, tra cui Chief Information Officer dell'Air Combat Command e Vice Comandante del Cyber dell'Air Force degli Stati Uniti, gestendo migliaia di personale e bilanci multi-miliardari. Ha guidato l'implementazione della prima strategia di intelligenza artificiale del Comando Cyber degli Stati Uniti nelle operazioni di cybersecurity.

Pyburn possiede numerosi titoli avanzati, tra cui tre Master of Science in Strategia delle Risorse Nazionali, Studi Militari e Informatica.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) ha nombrado a Bradley Pyburn, mayor general retirado de la Fuerza Aérea y ex jefe de personal del Comando Cibernético de EE. UU., en su junta directiva. Pyburn aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad y TI a partir de su carrera militar que abarca de 1991 a 2024.

Durante su servicio, Pyburn ocupó puestos clave, incluyendo Jefe de Información del Comando de Combate Aéreo y Comandante Adjunto del Ciber de la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU., gestionando miles de personal y presupuestos multimillonarios. Lideró la primera implementación de estrategia de IA del Comando Cibernético de EE. UU. en operaciones de ciberseguridad.

Pyburn posee múltiples títulos avanzados, incluidos tres Maestrías en Ciencias en Estrategia de Recursos Nacionales, Estudios Militares e Informática.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB)는 퇴역 공군 소장 및 미국 사이버 사령부의 전 직원 수석 보좌관인 브래들리 파이본을 이사회에 임명했습니다. 파이본은 1991년부터 2024년까지의 군 경력을 통해 사이버 보안 및 IT 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다.

그의 서비스 동안, 파이본은 공군 전투 사령부의 최고 정보 책임자 및 미국 공군 사이버 부대의 부사령관 등 주요 직책을 맡아 수천 명의 인력을 관리하고 수십억 달러의 예산을 다루었습니다. 그는 사이버 보안 작전에서 미국 사이버 사령부의 첫 번째 AI 전략 구현을 이끌었습니다.

파이본은 국가 자원 전략, 군사 연구 및 컴퓨터 과학 분야에서 세 개의 석사 학위를 포함하여 여러 고급 학위를 보유하고 있습니다.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) a nommé Bradley Pyburn, général de l'armée de l'air à la retraite et ancien chef d'état-major du Commandement Cyber des États-Unis, au sein de son conseil d'administration. Pyburn apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience en cybersécurité et en IT grâce à sa carrière militaire qui s'étend de 1991 à 2024.

Au cours de son service, Pyburn a occupé des postes clés, y compris Directeur de l'Information du Commandement de Combat Aérien et Commandant adjoint du Cyber Command de l'US Air Force, gérant des milliers de personnel et des budgets de plusieurs milliards de dollars. Il a dirigé la première mise en œuvre de stratégie d'intelligence artificielle du Commandement Cyber des États-Unis dans les opérations de cybersécurité.

Pyburn détient plusieurs diplômes avancés, y compris trois Master of Science en Stratégie de Ressources Nationales, Études Militaires et Informatique.

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) hat Bradley Pyburn, einen im Ruhestand befindlichen Generalmajor der Luftwaffe und ehemaligen Stabschef des U.S. Cyber Command, in seinen Vorstand berufen. Pyburn bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Cybersicherheit und IT aus seiner Militärkarriere von 1991 bis 2024 mit.

Während seines Dienstes bekleidete Pyburn wichtige Positionen, darunter Chief Information Officer des Air Combat Command und stellvertretender Kommandeur des Cyber Command der US-Luftwaffe, wobei er Tausende von Mitarbeitern und Milliardenbudgets verwaltete. Er leitete die erste Implementierung der KI-Strategie des U.S. Cyber Command in den Cybersicherheitsoperationen.

Pyburn verfügt über mehrere fortgeschrittene Abschlüsse, darunter drei Master of Science in National Resource Strategy, Military Studies und Computer Science.

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  • Strengthened cybersecurity expertise on the board with appointment of former U.S. Cyber Command chief of staff
  • Addition of executive with experience managing multi-billion-dollar budgets and large-scale operations
  • Enhanced AI strategy capabilities through Pyburn's experience implementing AI in cybersecurity operations
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Pyburn Brings More than 30 Years of Cybersecurity and IT Experience with an Extensive Military and Government Career

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced the appointment of Bradley Pyburn, retired Air Force major general and former chief of staff for U.S. Cyber Command, to its board of directors. With an accomplished career across the military and government sectors, Pyburn brings more than three decades of experience in cybersecurity, IT and enterprise operations.

"We're honored to welcome Bradley to the Blackbaud board of directors," said Andrew M. Leitch, chairman of the Blackbaud board. "With a strong background in strategic design and execution, leading complex global operations, developing and leading high-performance teams, and mitigating risk, Bradley will make a great addition to the board. His vast experience across cybersecurity, IT, software, and digital landscapes will be incredibly valuable as we lead Blackbaud into the next era of innovation and delivering customer value while further strengthening our cybersecurity practices."  

Pyburn built his career in Air Force Cybersecurity Operations, serving from 1991-2024. His various leadership roles included Chief Information Officer of Air Combat Command, Deputy Commander of U.S. Air Force Cyber, and Chief of Staff of U.S. Cyber Command before his retirement as Major General in September of this year. During his military tenure, Pyburn oversaw thousands of personnel and multi-billion-dollar budgets while defending U.S. critical infrastructure and providing cybersecurity for millions of users and thousands of networks. He guided U.S. Cyber Command's inaugural AI strategy—setting the foundation for capability integration into cybersecurity operations.

Pyburn holds a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University, a Master of Science degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps University, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing and Information Science, and Mathematics from McKendree University.

"I'm excited to join the Blackbaud board as I look to continue applying my cybersecurity and enterprise experience in the private sector," said Pyburn. "Helping social impact organizations power their operations is an important mission, and I look forward to contributing to the value Blackbaud can bring to its customers."

In addition to Pyburn, Blackbaud's board of directors includes Andrew M. Leitch (chairman), Deneen DeFiore, Mike Gianoni (CEO and vice chairman), Yogesh K. Gupta, Rupal S. Hollenbeck, D. Roger Nanney, Sarah E. Nash and Kristian Talvitie.

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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FAQ

Who is Bradley Pyburn joining Blackbaud (BLKB) board of directors?

Bradley Pyburn is a retired Air Force major general and former chief of staff of U.S. Cyber Command, bringing over 30 years of cybersecurity and IT experience from his military career (1991-2024).

What positions did Bradley Pyburn hold before joining Blackbaud (BLKB)?

Pyburn served as Chief Information Officer of Air Combat Command, Deputy Commander of U.S. Air Force Cyber, and Chief of Staff of U.S. Cyber Command before retiring as Major General in September 2024.

What are Bradley Pyburn's educational qualifications for the Blackbaud (BLKB) board?

Pyburn holds MS degrees in National Resource Strategy from Eisenhower School, Military Studies from Marine Corps University, Computer Science from Air Force Institute of Technology, and a BS in Computing and Information Science and Mathematics from McKendree University.

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