Aaron Gertje

Aaron Gertje

Sr. Manager, Relilience

Amazon


Aaron Gertje is a seasoned security and resilience expert with over two decades of expertise spanning military intelligence operations, retail asset protection, and enterprise risk management. Aaron excels in transforming complex data analytics into actionable intelligence and mitigation strategies. His multifaceted background across defense sector and commercial environments provides him with a distinctive methodology in risk management and organizational resilience. This comprehensive approach has enabled him to drive cross-functional collaboration and develop innovative solutions that consistently deliver exceptional results. He currently serves as the Head of AMER Resilience, where he oversees the full spectrum of crisis management, business continuity, and high severity incident response operations across North America. His leadership ensures organizational preparedness through robust contingency planning, real-time incident management, and post-event recovery strategies.

Speaking in:

Wednesday Jun 25

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage

The Future of Retail Security: Building a Tech-Enabled Defense Against Evolving Threats

Retail crime isn’t standing still - and neither can the industry’s response. As threats grow more coordinated, complex, and tech-enabled, leading retailers are rethinking their security strategies to stay ahead of what’s next. This future-focused session brings together security leaders to explore how organizations can build smarter, more adaptive security ecosystems.

Moderated by Oscar Arango - Flock Safety’s VP of Retail Strategy and former Vice President of Assets Protection at Target - this panel will dive into the emerging technologies, data-driven approaches, and collaborative strategies shaping the future of retail protection. Learn how industry leaders are designing proactive, tech-enabled defenses to not only address today’s threats but also to future-proof their organizations for what’s coming next.