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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.
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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®.
Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
Global CISO
Christina Bray
Collins Aerospace
CISO
William Curtiss
Paper Excellence
Global CISO
Frank DePaola
Enpro
VP, CISO
John Scrimsher
Kontoor Brands
CISO
Patrick Thompson
DXC Technology Company
SVP, Enterprise Transformation Office
Bonnie Titone
Duke Energy
SVP & Chief Administration Officer
Kimberly Trapani
American Tire Distributors
SVP & CSO Executive
Pike Corporation
CIO
Gallagher-Kaiser
Director, Security Technology & CISO & CTO
Kontoor Brands
Senior Director, Cyber Defense
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
CISO
National Gypsum
Director, Infrastructure & Security
Novolex
CISO
Albemarle
VP & Global CISO
Honeywell
CSO
JPMorgan Chase
Head of Product Security, AI Technology
IAT Insurance Group
CISO, VP Information Security
First Horizon National
VP, Corporate Records Management
Hubbell
CISO
Sunbelt Rentals
Sr. Manager, IT Security Engineering & Operations
The Kroger Co.
BISO
Itron
Director, IS, Risk Management and Governance
Belron
SVP & Global CTO
Hayward Global
VP, Global IT
Cadrillion Capital
CISO
Odyssey Logistics
CISO
The Clorox Company
VP, Chief Information Security and Infrastructure Officer
Indivior
CISO
Hays
CISO, Americas
City of Charlotte, NC
Deputy CTO & CSO
Hanesbrands
VP & Global CISO
Genpact
Deputy CISO
Elevance Health
Chief Technology Officer
Trane Technologies
VP, Digital Risk (CISO)
Ally
CIO, Enterprise Architecture and Solution Engineering
Jeld-Wen
CISO
TTX
VP, IT & CIO
Premier
CISO, VP Corporate IT
Electrolux
CIO, North America
Advance Auto Parts
SVP, CISO
Duke Energy
VP, CSO
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Chief Risk Officer
Lowe's Companies
Global CISO
Landis+Gyr
Global CSO
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IN-PERSON
Duke Mansion
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
IN-PERSON
The Westin Charlotte
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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