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As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and executive IT leader, I thrive on building and strengthening cybersecurity programs—even where none existed before. Whether it's identifying gaps, crafting strategic roadmaps, or driving transformative initiatives, I specialize in creating resilient systems that protect organizations while enabling growth.Being honored as the 2024 Top Global CISO reflects my passion for cybersecurity and my ability to deliver meaningful results. Over the years, I’ve designed and implemented security programs from scratch, built robust frameworks for long-term success, and delivered scalable solutions to complex challenges.Currently, as the CISO and Vice President of Technology Operations at Odyssey Logistics, I oversee global teams, balancing resources across hybrid environments to execute impactful strategies. I’m proud to have led the development of Odyssey’s global cybersecurity program, driving modernization, securing significant investments, and aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve enterprise-wide growth.Before Odyssey, I spent over a decade at POLITICO, where I rose to Head of Cybersecurity and Executive Director of Technology Operations. There, I led transformative IT strategies, fortified security frameworks, and built high-performing teams in one of the world’s most fast-paced media environments.I excel in connecting big-picture strategies with the finer operational details. From managing large portfolios and acquisitions to streamlining infrastructure and uncovering savings in multimillion-dollar budgets, I deliver results that strengthen resilience and foster innovation.Whether in the boardroom or on the ground with teams, I’m passionate about simplifying complex concepts, fostering collaboration, and driving alignment. Managing global, hybrid teams while cultivating positive team cultures and mentoring talent is core to my leadership philosophy. By prioritizing open communication, personal growth, and engagement, I build motivated teams that achieve exceptional results.People describe me as persistent, reliable, and creative—a leader who brings clarity to challenges, aligns people around a shared vision, and sees projects through to the finish line. I’m driven by a deep passion for cybersecurity, technology, and continuous improvement, always striving to innovate and deliver at the highest level.

Listed skills include It Operations, Strategic Planning, Security, Vendor Management, and 56 others.