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MEET OUR FOUNDER

Glen Thomas is a recognized Technology and Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert, named one of the Top 50 Technology Influencers in the Middle East and a multi-time recipient of the prestigious Cyber Sentinel Award. He is the Founder and Senior Managing Director of Third Pillar Advisory, a UAE-based strategic advisory firm delivering bespoke, client-focused solutions across Cyber, Information, Personal, and Personnel (CIPP) security domains.

 

A qualified Executive Coach, certified by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Glen blends deep technical expertise with leadership development, enabling strategic outcomes for both individuals and organizations. With over 20 years of global experience, he has led transformational technology and cybersecurity initiatives across the UAE, GCC, and MEA regions, while coaching and mentoring their C-Suite leaders to drive knowledge transfer and build lasting capability.

 

Dedicated to producing results that matter, Glen helps organizations and individuals navigate complexity, align security and leadership goals, and build the long-term habits essential for sustainable success.

Founder Glen Thomas

"Starting my career in Defence and government before transitioning to startups and international companies, I learned leadership on the go. I soon realized I needed guidance, support, or just a sounding board—something I lacked at the time. If I had sought this earlier, I could have accelerated my growth. Eventually, I reached out to business influencers and found a mentor who challenged my ideas and assumptions. While mentoring is valuable, I discovered that coaching is an even more powerful tool for unlocking growth. This realization led me to become an Executive Coach—to give back and help others thrive as I have."

TESTIMONIALS

Glen is one of the most astute coaches I have engaged with. His ability to coach me and my team through challenging circumstances has led to positive outcomes for the company not only for sustainable revenue growth but also internal capability and culture enhancement.

CEO, Management Consulting Firm

Pillar helped me to navigate a critical career transition with precision and confidence.

Managing Director, Financial Services

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