Experienced cybersecurity, information security, data protection, privacy, and risk management executive with proven success in leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity, information security, data privacy, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs. Over twenty-five (25) years of experience within challenging, complex, international business verticals such as pharmaceutical/biotech, technology, financial services, and retail. Proven ability to increase the effectiveness of information security, data privacy, and GRC programs ranging from initial, start-up efforts to mature, established functions using phased implementation of practical, risk-based business solutions to support the achievement of strategic and tactical business objectives.CORE COMPETENCIES- Cybersecurity, information protection, data privacy, risk management, and compliance programs: design and implementation; assessment, streamlining, and prioritized integration into business process- Cybersecurity Liability Insurance – ability to translate cybersecurity programs, controls, and risk management into applications for obtaining and maintaining cyber liability insurance by demonstrating a high level of maturity and compliance. - Cybersecurity/ information security policies, guidelines, and standards development, revision, communications, awareness, and training