Biography

Rex Thexton is a Senior Managing Director at Accenture and serves as the Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Accenture Cybersecurity, where he leads the company’s Cyber Protection business. With more than 30 years of experience in technology services, Rex has established himself as a visionary leader in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital identity strategy. Over the past two decades, he has excelled as a practice leader, company founder, and trusted advisor, guiding organizations through complex management and technology challenges in an increasingly threat-laden digital landscape.

Prior to joining Accenture, Rex spent eight years leading PwC’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) business, where he drove innovative security solutions and strategic implementations. Before that, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Entology, a cybersecurity firm specializing in identity and access solutions, which was successfully acquired by PwC. His career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to building resilient cybersecurity frameworks, with expertise spanning more than 15 years in Cloud, Network, Data, and IAM security technologies.

In his current role, Rex is currently spearheading a major transformation initiative for a leading global financial services institution, re-platforming its entire worldwide IAM infrastructure to enhance scalability, reduce technical debt, and bolster defenses against evolving threats. Rex’s approach emphasizes vendor and tool consolidation, leveraging AI and cloud technologies to deliver efficient, scalable solutions that protect clients’ digital assets while simplifying operations.

Rex has a proven track record of executing strategic projects through a blend of strong relationship-building with C-suite executives and cutting-edge technological insight. His impressive career accomplishments include founding and developing multiple consulting organizations, deploying high-impact technology solutions, and fostering enduring partnerships with clients and ecosystem vendors. Under his leadership, Accenture Security has earned prestigious accolades, such as Palo Alto Networks’ Global Systems Integrator of the Year multiple times; ForgeRock/Ping’s Global Systems Integrator of the Year for five years running; Zscaler’s Global Systems Integrator of the Year in 2024; SailPoint’s Delivery Admiral Award from 2017 to 2023; and CyberArk’s 2024 Global Systems Integrator Partner of the Year. These achievements underscore his role in positioning Accenture as a leader in cloud security and zero-trust architectures, driving long-term growth and innovation in the industry.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Rex is a proud father of three boys and a devoted husband. Based in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, he remains actively engaged in thought leadership on cybersecurity trends, including the integration of AI for identity analytics and the importance of proactive digital identity management in mitigating risks like ransomware.