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Larry Williams serves as President & CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), one of the largest statewide technology associations in the U.S., representing more than 30,000 members. Now in its 25th year, TAG is focused on driving innovation, talent development, and forward-looking policy to keep Georgia competitive in the global tech economy.

With nearly a decade at the helm, Williams brings deep experience in both the public and private sectors. He has led international business and innovation efforts in Atlanta, Seattle, and Raleigh—cities recognized for their thriving tech ecosystems. His leadership is grounded in cross-sector collaboration, economic development, and scalable impact.

As Georgia continues its trajectory toward 450,000 full-time tech jobs by 2033, Williams is a key voice in strengthening the state’s talent pipeline, supporting entrepreneurship, and ensuring Georgia remains a hub for transformative technologies like AI and cybersecurity.

In addition to his role at TAG, Williams serves as Executive Director of the National Technology Security Coalition (NTSC), connecting CISOs with federal policymakers to shape national cybersecurity policy.

“Innovation is my greatest passion,” Williams says. “Our job is to ensure technology drives inclusive, sustainable growth—locally, nationally, and globally.”

Caroline Cochran is the Vice President & Chief People Officer for Atlanta-based Secureworks, a Dell Technologies company.  Secureworks (Nasdaq:  SCWX) is a cyber security software provider located in Atlanta that went public in early 2016. Caroline joined Secureworks in 2015 to assist in the pre-IPO efforts as their Chief Audit Executive. In 2020, Caroline accepted the Chief People Officer role to assist in the company’s transition to become a leading cyber software provider.  She is currently responsible for their global Human Resources function, which includes the Learning team, as well as the implementation of a culture initiative aimed at promoting the employee experience in a rapidly evolving remote and mobile workforce post Covid.  Prior to Secureworks, Caroline held positions at BlueLinx, Cbeyond and Travelport.  She began her career in the Big Four at KPMG where she was a member of the Risk & Advisory Services practice with a focus on IT Audit. Caroline recently joined the board of the Technology Association of Georgia. She graduated in 2002 from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Management Information Systems.

As CEO, Wendy Thomas leads Secureworks to fulfill our purpose of securing human progress via innovative, battle-tested security solutions. She first joined Secureworks in 2008 leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), where she helped to execute strategic acquisitions that scaled the business and Secureworks’ IPO in 2016. As Strategy lead and Chief Product Officer, she developed the vision for Secureworks’ future, fueling the team that built and launched Secureworks TaegisTM. Prior to becoming CEO, Wendy served as President, where she drove a customer-centric approach to help organizations achieve better security outcomes. In this role, Wendy was recognized in the number one position in The Software Report’s “Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity of 2021.”

Wendy leverages over 25 years of experience in strategic and functional leadership roles, and has worked across multiple technology-driven companies such as FirstData, BellSouth, and Internap Network Services, Inc. Wendy is a graduate of the University of Virginia, with a double major in Economics and Foreign Affairs, and she holds an International MBA from the University of South Carolina School of Business.

Wendy’s been an active member of the Atlanta, GA community since 1998. She serves as a Liaison for AFS Intercultural Programs, an international youth exchange organization, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Previously, Wendy served on the Board of Directors at YWCA of Greater Atlanta and Dad’s Garage Theatre.