Douglas Brunt


Douglas Brunt is an American novelist and former president and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Authentium.

Early life

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brunt is the son of Jacklyn Bray Brunt and Manly Yates Brunt Jr. Before graduating from Duke University, he attended The Haverford School.

Early career

In 2001 he joined Authentium, Inc., an internet security firm, where he was president and CEO until 2011, when he sold the firm to Commtouch.

Writing career

His first novel, Ghosts of Manhattan, was well received by critics.

Personal life

On March 1, 2008, Brunt married television journalist Megyn Kelly in Huntington, New York. Kelly is a former anchor for Fox News and NBC News. They have three children: son Edward Yates, ; daughter Yardley Evans, ; and son Thatcher Bray, He currently resides in Rye, New York with Kelly and their children.