Global CISO Community

Join a powerful network of global peers

Connect with other enterprise-level heads of Security from the world’s largest global organizations. The Global CISOs 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 both in person and virtually with your local peer group
Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you

Insights

Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners

Connections

Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Global CISO Governing Body

A Governing Body leads the Global CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your 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

Allan Cockriel

Shell
VP and CIO for Global Functions and Information Risk Management, Group CISO

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

Glen Armes

Old Republic International Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer

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 Corporation
VP, CISO

Naina Bhattacharya

Danone
Group CISO

Shawn Bowen

World Fuel Services
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Kevin Brown

SAIC
SVP, CISO

Moses Bulus

Bunzl
Global 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

William Curtiss

Paper Excellence
Global CISO

Nicole Darden Ford

Global VP & CISO

Rajesh David

Molex | Koch Industries
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

Ange Ferrari

Metro Group
Group CISO

Anthony Fisic

Battelle
CISO

Adam Fletcher

Blackstone Group
Chief Security Officer

Mike Frazee

Lendlease
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Craig Froelich

Bank of America
Chief Information Officer

Mark Gabel

Berry Global
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

John Graham

NetJets
Chief Information Security Officer

Jeff Greene

International Paper
CISO

Zouhair Guelzim

L'Oreal Americas
VP, CISO

Gary Harbison

Johnson & Johnson
Global CISO

Vinny Hoxha

General Motors
CISO

Eric Hussey

Finastra
CISO

Jeff Johnson

Digi-Key
CISO, Director, IT Security and Privacy

Adam Keown

Eastman Chemical
Global CISO

Andrew Kirkland

PepsiCo
Global CISO, SVP Information Security

Susan Koski

PNC
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

Jacob Lorz

Cintas
Vice President & 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

Nick Nedostup

Xylem
Chief Information Security Officer

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

Peeyush Patel

XPO
Global CISO

Brett Perry

Dot Foods
CISO

Bill Podborny

Constellation Brands
CISO

Michael Simmons

Dick's Sporting Goods
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Technology Operations

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

Deborah Wheeler

Delta Air Lines
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer

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

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

Securing AI, Automation and New Technology
Building Operating Models that Foster Agility and Security by Design
Strengthening Cyber Risk's Role as a Driver for Enterprise Decision Making

Upcoming Programs

VIRTUAL

December 13, 2023 | 1 hour

Global CISO Town Hall

CISO Hot Topics - What's Your Take?

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

September 16 - 18, 2024 | 3 days

Global CISO Executive Summit

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.

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