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Charlotte CISO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CISOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.
- Supporting business agility with risk-based programs
- Evaluating, communicating and responding to evolving threats
- Building a culture of security to enable smart, secure decision-making
Charlotte CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Charlotte CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Reenie Askew
City of Charlotte, NC
CIO
Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
Chief Information Security Officer
William Curtiss
Hanesbrands
CISO & CTO / Director, Global Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
Frank DePaola
EnPro Industries
VP, CISO
Steve Hagood
Trane Technologies
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Jon Harris
Compass Group USA
CISO
Margarita Rivera
Lennar Multifamily Communities
Vice President, Information Security Risk & Compliance
John Scrimsher
Kontoor Brands
CISO
Patrick Thompson
Albemarle
CIO
Bonnie Titone
Duke Energy
CIO
Kimberly Trapani
American Tire Distributors
Chief Digital Security Officer
Members
Rick Bertoncin
Gallagher-Kaiser
Director, Technology & Security (CISO)
Aaron Beuhring
Kontoor Brands
Director, Technical Security
Mike Brannon
National Gypsum
Director, Infrastructure & Security
Christina Bray
Collins Aerospace
Deputy CISO
JP Calderon
PVH Brands
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Henry Capello
Albemarle
CISO
Chase Carpenter
Honeywell
Chief Information and Product Security Officer
Gorrell Cheek
SPX Flow
CISO
Matthew Clark
IAT Group
Vice President, CISO
Teresa Davis
First Horizon National
VP/Corporate Records Management
Stephen Davis
Revlon
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Frank Dixon
Conrex
Director of Cybersecurity
Peter Flack
Itron
Director Information Security, Risk Management and Governance
Anthony Foust
Belron
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Sean Gallagher
Hayward
Senior Director, Global Information Security
Lyvon Garth
Durham County, NC
CISO
Mike Hillhouse
Cadrillion Capital
CIO & Security Officer
Lisa Jones
Wake County Government
CISO
James Kidwell
E4E Relief
Vice President, Security & Infrastructure
Matt Lang
State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina
CISO
Bill Lord
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Senior Director, IT Security & Chief Information Security Officer
Becky MacDonald
Essentia Health
Chief Information Security Officer
Scott Mathis
RBC Bank US
Chief Information Security Officer
Kevin McKenzie
Dollar Tree Inc
VP & CISO
Randy Moulton
City of Charlotte, NC
Chief Security Officer
Mike Piccirilli
Citco
CPO
Jim Powell
Trane Technologies
Vice President, IT Security & CISO
Kelly Reese
Sitel
Business Information Security Officer
Ben Schwering
Premier
CISO
Ethan Steiger
Advance Auto Parts
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Martin Strasburger
Duke Energy
CISO
Maria Thompson
Amazon Web Services
SLG Leader, Cybersecurity
Chad Toney
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
CISO
Lisa Tuttle
SPX
CISO
Marc Varner
Lowe's Companies
Corporate VP & CISO
"The CISO Executive Summit is the only event where I am able to sit with a person I don't know and be assured they are largely facing a similar set of opportunities and challenges within their own organization.”
Derek Benz, CISO
The Coca-Cola Company
"The peer interactions I get with the Evanta events are the best I’ve had in my career. These events help to establish a strong peer network that is regularly refreshed.”
Ken Athanasiou, Global CISO
VF Corp
"The format of the CISO Executive Summit absolutely lives up to its billing of being ‘by CISOs, for CISOs.’ The ability to collaborate with peers to discuss today’s issues is worth every minute.”
Jon Moore, CISO
Humana
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
September 29, 2022 | 1 hour
Charlotte CISO Virtual Town Hall
Inspiring Data Curiosity and Confidence
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
October 12 - 14, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
November 17, 2022 | 1 day
Charlotte CISO Executive Summit
The Westin Charlotte
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Charlotte CISO Inner Circle - 05/18/2022
Charlotte CISO Virtual Town Hall - 02/23/2022
2021 Charlotte CISO Executive Summit Q4 - 11/09/2021
Charlotte CISO Virtual Town Hall - 09/02/2021
Charlotte CISO Virtual Boardroom - 07/15/2021
2021 Charlotte CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/27/2021
2021 Charlotte CISO Virtual Town Hall - February - 02/17/2021
2020 Charlotte CISO Virtual Town Hall - December - 12/10/2020
Charlotte CISO Virtual Boardroom - 11/10/2020
Charlotte CISO Virtual Boardroom - 11/05/2020
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Content from your CISO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CISO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CISOs across Evanta communities if they think there is a war for talent, and if so, what is causing it. Here is what nearly 250 senior security leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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