Trusted Cybersecurity Leader | Expert in Risk, Strategy, and Building High-Performing Teams.
As a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Security Officer (CSO), I specialize in driving cybersecurity transformation for Fintech, Private Equity, and Technology companies. My career is defined by a unique ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring organizations achieve their security objectives while aligning with business goals. I have done numerous PE post-acquisition / carve out projects.
✔ Proven Track Record: Board-Level Communication | Risk Prioritization | Change Management.
✔ Leadership Excellence: Built and scaled global security teams in startups and mature organizations.
✔ Thought Leadership: Author of "Cybercrime: Protecting Your Business, Your Family, and Yourself". Contributor to OSWAR. Speaker at industry events.
✔ Technical and Strategic Expertise: Cloud security, AI technologies, ISO/NIST frameworks, threat intelligence, and more.
- Private Equity – Interim Chief Information Security Officer: September 2022 – Present (3 years 1 month)
- Cyber Risk Management Group – CISO Interim / Advisor: December 2018 – Present (6 years 10 months)
- CCL – Member and Investor: February 2022 – Present (3 years 8 months)
- CyVers – Investor: July 2022 – Present (3 years 3 months)
- Scapien – Board Advisor: September 2019 – Present (6 years 1 month)
- Sokin – Interim CISO: October 2020 – June 2022 (1 year 9 months)
- DAZN – Interim CISO: March 2019 – September 2019 (7 months)
- OpenRisk Technologies Inc. – Board Advisor: March 2018 – July 2019 (1 year 5 months)
- Todd Wade LLC – Cybersecurity Advisor: 2016 – 2018 (2 years)
- Skechers – VP of Technology - Europe: 2009 – 2016 (7 years)
- Skechers – IT Director: 2003 – 2009 (6 years)
