Jayson is a seasoned Global Executive Leader with a career marked by outstanding achievements in infrastructure and information security. With a wealth of experience in National Security Agreement (NSA) compliance, Jayson is recognized as a visionary leader adept at identifying and mitigating risks across organizations. His unique ability to bridge business and technology goals has resulted in the development of secure solutions that resonate with both boardroom executives and key stakeholders. jayson.nelson@gmail.comThroughout his career, Jayson has demonstrated a proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams. His leadership style involves mentoring and developing talent, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and establishing strategic partnerships. His expertise spans diverse industries, including hospitality, retail, government, and financial services/banking.In his role as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Radisson Hotel Group Americas/Choice Hotels International, Jayson managed a $14 million budget and led a team of over 60 security and infrastructure professionals supporting 15,000 users globally. Notably, he showcased strategic planning flexibility during three acquisitions in eight years. His responsibilities included overseeing compliance activities related to CFIUS, PCI, NIST, and other compliance frameworks.Jayson’s achievements during his tenure include achieving and maintaining global organization compliance with the CFIUS NSA, leading information security teams, and enhancing IT system security and stability. He successfully executed the share sale and purchase agreement without any unauthorized disclosures, terminated the NSA with the US Government, and led the post-sale integration of Radisson infrastructure with Choice Hotels.In previous roles, such as Vice President, CISO, CSO, Deputy CSO and Senior Director positions, Jayson consistently demonstrated excellence in compliance, information security, and infrastructure management. He led initiatives to achieve 100% audit pass rates, increased security awareness training completion rates, and successfully negotiated comprehensive cyber insurance coverage.Jayson holds various certifications his educational background includes advanced electronics and specialized training in defensive naval weapons systems during his service in the US Navy. Jayson continues to contribute to the cybersecurity community as a member of the Evanta (Gartner) Minneapolis CISO Governing body.