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Join a powerful network of global peers
Connect with other enterprise-level heads of Security from the world’s largest global organizations. The Global CISO Community enables executives to network with peers with global responsibilities from around the world beyond their regional community. Members of the community, who oversee their function globally, convene multiple times a year to discuss shared challenges and urgent issues unique to CISOs operating in complex business environments and leading large teams around the world.
Access this exclusive network to engage in candid conversations, dive into critical issues, and learn from a unique, global ecosystem of experts. These discussions enable you to benchmark, problem solve, and validate strategies with peers at the highest levels who impact their companies, industries and profession.
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.
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Advanced Attacks
- Investing in Company Culture to Attract Talent and Empower Staff
Global CISO Governing Body
A Governing Body leads the Global CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your global programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Rich Agostino
Target
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Sara Andrews
Experian
Global CISO
Derek Benz
The Coca-Cola Company
Chief Information Security Officer
Tim Callahan
Aflac
SVP, Global CISO
Darren Challey
Amazon
Director, Global Security Operations Technology
Kirsten Davies
Unilever
Global CISO
Juan Gomez-Sanchez
Whirlpool Corporation
Global CISO
Meredith Harper
Synchrony Financial
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Marcos Marrero
H.I.G. Capital
Chief Information Security Officer
Tim McKnight
SAP
Executive VP & Chief Security Officer
Marc Varner
Lowe's Companies
Corporate VP & Global CISO
Kylie Watson
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
CISO
Members
Colin Anderson
Ceridian
SVP, CISO
Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
Chief Information Security Officer
Martin Bally
Campbell's
CISO
Tom Bauer
APi Group
CISO
James Beeson
Cigna
SVP, Global Chief Information Security Officer
Andrea Bergamini
The Orbia companies
VP, CISO
Naina Bhattacharya
Danone
Group CISO
Shawn Bowen
World Fuel Services
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Kevin Brown
SAIC
SVP, CISO
John Cadavid
Barclays
CISO
Victor Campos
JM Family Enterprises
Chief Information Security Officer
Allan Cockriel
Shell
VP and CIO for Global Functions and Information Risk Management, Group CISO
Trish Collins Weedon
Warner Bros. Discovery
EVP and Global CISO, Warner Bros. Discovery
Mike Coogan
Waste Management
Senior Director, IT & CISO
Jonathan Coombes
Conagra Brands
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Sheldon Cuffie
American Family Insurance
Enterprise CIO
William Curtiss
Paper Excellence
Global CISO
Nicole Darden Ford
Rockwell Automation
Global VP & CISO
Rajesh David
Molex
VP, Global CISO
Noopur Davis
Comcast
EVP, Chief Product & Information Security Officer
Deneen DeFiore McGarvey
United Airlines
VP & CISO
Gene Dieden
LyondellBasell
CISO
Lara Divi
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
VP, CISO
Joe Ellis
Ryder System
VP & Chief Information Security Officer
Gary Eppinger
CSX Corporation
Vice President of Technology and CISO
Dave Estlick
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chief Information Security Officer
Boulton Fernando
Toyota Financial Services
CISO
Ange Ferrari
Inter IKEA Group
Group CISO
Anthony Fisic
Battelle
CISO
Adam Fletcher
Blackstone Group
Chief Security Officer
Craig Froelich
Bank of America
Chief Information Security Officer
John Graham
NetJets
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeff Greene
International Paper
CISO
Zouhair Guelzim
L'Oreal Americas
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Gary Harbison
Johnson & Johnson
Global CISO
Vinny Hoxha
General Motors
CISO
Eric Hussey
Aptiv
CISO
Jeff Johnson
Digi-Key
Director, IT Security and Privacy
Andrew Kirkland
PepsiCo
Global CISO, SVP Information Security
John Koester
HD Supply
VP & CISO
Ricardo Lafosse
The Kraft Heinz Company
Chief Information Security Officer
Mark Leary
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Chief Information Security Officer
Arthur Lessard
Universal Music Group
SVP & CISO
Brian Lozada
Amazon
CISO, Prime Video and Studios
Chris Lugo
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
VP, CISO
Christopher Lukas
Chevron
CISO
Jesse Magenheimer
State Farm
Vice President & CISO
Mary Rose Martinez
Marathon Petroleum
VP, CISO
Chris McFarland
Abercrombie & Fitch
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Patrick Milligan
Ford
CISO
Adam Mishler
Best Buy
VP, Global Chief Information Security Officer
Fareed Mohammed
Dow
CISO and Head of Technical Architecture
Nick Nedostup
Xylem
Chief Information Security Officer
Branden Newman
MGM Resorts International
SVP, CISO
Jim O'Conner
Cargill
CISO
John Opala
Hanesbrands
VP & Global CISO
Jairo Orea
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Alex Padilla
Lululemon
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Palmer
Hearst
Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Simmons
Dick's Sporting Goods
VP & CISO
Alden Sutherland
AmerisourceBergen
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Vladimir Svidesskis
Vaco
Director, Head of Security, Compliance & Risk
Ravi Thatavarthy
Rite Aid
Chief Information Security Officer
Ken Townsend
Ingredion
Global CISO
David Tyburski
Wynn Resorts
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Christine Vanderpool
Florida Crystals Corporation
VP, IT Strategy, Architecture & CISO
Deborah Wheeler
Delta Air Lines
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Adam Williams
Sentry Insurance
AVP, CSO/ CISO
Angela Williams
UL Solutions
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Wilson
Molina Healthcare
SVP and Chief Security Officer
Teresa Zielinski
General Electric
Chief Information and Product Security Officer
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA)
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AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
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ERIC SINGER, CISO EMEA
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
June 29, 2023 | 1 hour
Global CISO Town Hall
Value vs. Risk – A Thoughtful Approach to Generative AI
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
September 11 - 13, 2023 | 3 days
Global CISO Executive Summit
Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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Global CISO Town Hall - 11/10/2021
Global CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 10/13/2021
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Content from your CISO peers
BLOG | MAY 29, 2023
BLOG | MAY 29, 2023
Navigating the Digital Future to Accelerate Transformation
Across our CIO and CISO communities, executives report that digital business and data and analytics are within their top 10 objectives, with digital talent closely behind. CIOs and CISOs in the Vancouver, BC community gathered recently at an Inner Circle Dinner to discuss the vital role data plays in the digital age – these are their takeaways.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 22, 2023
BLOG | MAY 22, 2023
Key Things CISOs Should Know About Data Privacy
The primary role of a CISO is to manage the security of organizational assets. Here, Yunique Demann, Senior Director, Privacy Strategic Lead at NTT Data, and Governing Body Member of the Houston CISO Community, shares insight data protection best practices as it relates to security and the CISO’s functional areas.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 15, 2023
BLOG | MAY 15, 2023
Top 5 Priorities for C-Suite Executives in 2023
Each year, we survey C-level executives across our communities to ask their top priorities for the year. The Leadership Perspective Survey gives us the opportunity to compare enterprise-wide priorities across different roles in the C-suite. Read what more than 3,000 executives told us they are focusing on in 2023.
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