New Hire Underscores the Firm’s Focus on Modernizing Cyber Programs and Accelerating Growth Across the Financial Sector

MorganFranklin Cyber, a leading provider of cybersecurity advisory and managed services, today announced that Geoffrey B. Hauge has joined the firm as Managing Director, Financial Services. In this role, Hauge will be a key leader in the strategic expansion of MorganFranklin’s Financial Services (FS) cybersecurity portfolio, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across banking, capital markets, payments, and fintech.

Hauge brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity and information risk leadership experience, including building and scaling service lines, leading major cloud and cyber transformations for global financial institutions, and driving strategy across regulated environments. Prior to joining MorganFranklin Cyber, Hauge held roles at Edgile, Wipro, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte, as well as executive positions within major banks such as Santander Holdings USA, where he served as CISO, and Citizens Financial Group. He has a proven track record of accelerating growth, elevating cyber maturity, and developing high‑performing teams within some of the world's largest and most complex financial organizations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Geoff to MorganFranklin Cyber,” said Ferdinand Hamada, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Sectors at MorganFranklin Cyber. “His depth of experience across cybersecurity, regulatory transformation, and large‑scale modernization programs will accelerate the growth of our Financial Services practice and strengthen our ability to support clients facing increased cyber risk, regulatory pressure, and technology disruption.”

Hauge’s appointment comes as financial institutions confront escalating threats, stricter regulatory scrutiny, and rapid adoption of AI‑ and cloud‑based operating models. His leadership will be central to growing the firm’s Financial Services portfolio, deepening client relationships, and driving the development of new offerings aligned to the industry’s evolving risk, regulatory, and technology landscape.

“I’m excited to join MorganFranklin Cyber at a time when financial institutions are seeking more strategic, integrated, and outcome‑driven cybersecurity partners,” said Geoff Hauge. “MorganFranklin Cyber's reputation for excellence, combined with its commitment to innovation and client success, creates a tremendous opportunity to build a world‑class Financial Services cybersecurity portfolio.”

For more information about MorganFranklin Cyber's Financial Services capabilities, other service offerings, and approach to cybersecurity, please visit https://mfcyber.com/sectors/cybersecurity-digital-solutions-for-the-financial-services-sector/.

About MorganFranklin Cyber

MorganFranklin Cyber is a premier advisory, consulting, and managed services firm dedicated to securing digital transformation for organizations across industries. With a growing portfolio spanning cybersecurity, AI, and risk management, MorganFranklin Cyber helps clients solve complex challenges with confidence and clarity. MorganFranklin Cyber is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, with an additional 12 offices across the globe, including New York City, San Francisco, Prague, and Hyderabad. The firm is backed by M|C Partners. To learn more, visit www.mfcyber.com.

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