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George Hayner

Founder at Netsafe Solutions

Founder & Executive

George Hayner serves as Founder at Netsafe Solutions, a managed IT and cybersecurity provider in Charlotte, NC, leading its work across Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity & MDR, and Microsoft 365.

Reviewed by Best IT MSP · Updated June 2026

About George Hayner

George Hayner is the founder of NetSafe Solutions, a Charlotte-based Microsoft Partner and managed IT provider serving more than one hundred active business clients across the Carolinas.

He founded NetSafe Solutions on November 21, 2003, alongside co-founder Derek Schott, with the goal of bringing clarity and simplicity to business technology. He still runs the company today.

George leads technology strategy, security architecture, and AI-powered operations. He has more than 30 years of IT experience, including 22 years building NetSafe, and oversees client security posture, Microsoft 365 tenant management, and the company's investment in AI automation.

Areas of Expertise

Managed IT Services
Cybersecurity & MDR
Microsoft 365
Co-Managed IT
Cloud Migration
vCIO & IT Strategy

How This Profile Is Verified

Employment
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Thought Leadership (pending)