Gilles Drieu

Chief Technology Officer at ADT

San Francisco, California, United States

About Gilles Drieu

Gilles Drieu is Chief Technology Officer at ADT. Location: San Francisco, California, United States.

I’m a technology executive with a passion for building breakthrough products, scaling high-performing engineering teams, and delivering innovation across AI, connected technologies, and consumer experiences. With over two decades of experience across Google, Apple, Adobe, Motorola, and now ADT, I’ve driven large-scale transformation across software, hardware, and cloud, launching platforms used by millions around the world. Today, I serve as CTO and SVP of Product Engineering at ADT, where I’m helping transform one of the most trusted names in security into a modern, intelligent home platform. I lead global R&D across software, embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, physical security hardware, and partner ecosystems to drive execution at scale, partnering closely with teams at Google, Yale, and others. I’m known for combining strategic thinking with an intense focus on execution, and for building and motivating teams that deliver industry-shaping products through speed, clarity, and collaboration. I’m a member of the CNBC Technology Executive Council and was named to the 2025 BT150 list of top global tech leaders. I was also recognized by Parks Associates as a leading executive shaping the smart home and connected living space. Since joining ADT in January 2024, I’ve spoken at CES 2025, CONNECTIONS 2024 and 2025, and the Z-Wave Alliance European Conference in Barcelona, sharing insights on AI, interoperability, platform innovation, and the future of smart home security. I have also been featured on the HomeKit Insider podcast with Andrew O’Hara, Marc Saltzman’s Tech It Out radio show, and quoted in The Verge, with additional coverage in outlets such as Yahoo Life, SecurityInfoWatch, and Z-Wave Alliance publications. Always open to meaningful conversations about what’s next.

Skills

  • Product and Platform Engineering
  • AI Product Strategy
  • Presence Intelligence

Additional experience

  • Technology Executive Council Member

    CNBC Technology Executive Council

    Started January 2025

Education

  • Master’s Degree, Mines Paris - PSL
  • Master's degree, Université Le Havre Normandie