Jeffrey Choi is a distinguished cybersecurity and risk management executive with over 20 years of experience in roles such as Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of Risk Management at global organizations including Coles Group, Qantas Group, Westpac Bank, News Corp, Coca-Cola, and Ericsson.Diverse Industry Expertise:Jeffrey has demonstrated adaptability and strategic leadership across sectors—retail, aviation, banking, media, and telco. With successful track record in managing large scale cybersecurity and risk culture transformation in complex environments and establishing government partnership.Transformative Leadership:At Coles Group, Jeffrey drives a comprehensive Cyber Security Enablement Program and embeds a robust Cyber Safety Culture across the 130,000 workforce. At Qantas Group, he led multi-disciplinary cybersecurity functions, transforming Qantas’ security posture over 4 stages and navigating extreme challenges during COVID-19.Strategic Influence and Advisory Roles:As a founding member of the Australian Aviation Cyber Council and a member of the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Joint Industry Advisory Group, Jeffrey shapes industry norms and advises on national cybersecurity strategies. His insights are valued by government bodies and industry leaders.Technical and Managerial Prowess:Combining deep technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management, Jeffrey bridges the gap between technical teams and executive leadership. His experience with IT, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance frameworks ensures comprehensive protection for enterprise assets.Global Recognition, Continuous Learning and Teaching:Recognised as a Global CISO Top 100, Jeffrey’s commitment to excellence is highlighted by his Executive MBA from AGSM and Cybersecurity Risk Management from Harvard University. And he has also started guest lecturing at University of Sydney to bring up Cyber talent.Key Achievements: • Qantas Group: Led a large-scale Cyber Security transformation, fostering a strong Cyber Safety Culture and ensuring resilience during the airline industry’s toughest times. • News Corp: Implemented consumer cyber protections for over 10 million online accounts and safeguarded digital currencies. • Westpac Bank: Re-established Operational Risk management aligned with BASEL regulations, covering critical banking functions and strategic investment programs. • Coca-Cola Amatil: Expanded the scope of information security to include comprehensive IT risk, audit, and compliance functions across Asia Pacific.
Listed skills include Governance, Information Security, Security, Risk Management, and 40 others.