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Protecdiv hires Tamika Puckett as EVP & Public Sector Practice Leader

22nd May 2025 - Author: Kane Wells -

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Tamika Puckett has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Public Sector Practice Leader, at Protecdiv, where she will lead the development and execution of the firm’s risk management strategies for public sector clients, overseeing a wide range of innovative solutions designed to meet the unique challenges faced by federal, state and municipal government agencies.

Puckett has over 20 years of experience in risk management, having most recently served as the Public Sector Division Leader for WTW, where she was responsible for overseeing risk management solutions for public entities.

Before that, she was the Head of Cyber Risk Management for Zoom, and earlier in her career, Tamika also served as the Chief Risk Officer for the City of Chicago.

“At Protecdiv, Tamika will draw on her deep experience in both public and private sectors to further expand and strengthen the company’s public sector practice,” the firm explained.

Kael Coleman, Co-Founder and CEO of Protecdiv, commented, “We are excited to welcome Tamika to the Protecdiv team. Her impressive career in both the public and private sectors, combined with her leadership in managing complex risk portfolios, makes her an ideal fit for leading our Public Sector Practice.

“Tamika’s expertise and vision will be crucial as we continue to expand our offerings and strengthen our commitment to delivering innovative risk management services in the public sector.”

Puckett added, “I am thrilled to join Protecdiv and take on this new role leading Public Sector Solutions. The company’s forward-thinking approach to risk management and its commitment to creating tailored solutions for clients deeply resonates with me.

“I look forward to leveraging my experience to help public sector clients meet their unique challenges and drive sustainable success.”