The Future CISO 100 Awards
Celebrating emerging cybersecurity leaders
The Future CISO 100
Celebrating future
Chief Information Security Officers
Welcome to the Global Future CISO 100 Awards. These awards applaud the extraordinary talent, strategic foresight, and influential contributions of the world's budding CISOs. These innovators are anticipated to play a crucial role in fostering the next generation of cyber defence tactics, securing our digital futures.
Recognising excellence in cybersecurity leadership
These awards highlight individuals who are setting the pace in crafting innovative security strategies and spearheading the cybersecurity initiatives of tomorrow. They're not just future-proofing their organisations; they're shaping the future of cybersecurity itself.
How the Future CISO 100 Awards shape cybersecurity
Each year, the Global Future CISO 100 Awards set a benchmark for anticipated cybersecurity leadership. The recipients, carefully selected by an impartial board of experienced industry mavens, exemplify the future apex of accomplishment in the cybersecurity field. This highlights the distinction of being listed among the top 100 emerging CISOs poised to tackle the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity with agility and innovative solutions.
Future CISO 100 Awards 2025
Nominations open
Nominations are now open for the Future CISO 100 Awards, recognising the visionary leaders shaping the future of technology.
Nominate yourself or a peer by 4th April 2025
Adam Mattina
Blackstone
Adam Mattina
MD & Deputy CISO
Adam O'Donnell
Stripe
Adam O'Donnell
Deputy CISO
Alejandro Biancofiore
Moody's
Alejandro Biancofiore
VP Information Security
Alexander Pabst
Allianz
Alexander Pabst
Deputy Group CISO
Ambika Kanungo
Starbucks
Ambika Kanungo
Director Information Security - International
Andrew Price
Barratt Developments
Andrew Price
Director of Information Security
Anna Koumantou
Penguin Random House UK
Anna Koumantou
Information Security - Programme Manager
Archana Krishna
Goldman Sachs
Archana Krishna
Vice President Application Security
Ashutosh Kochhar
Northern Trust Corporation
Ashutosh Kochhar
VP, Manager Technology & Information Security Risk
Ayca Mentes
Booking.com
Ayca Mentes
Director of Security, Strategic Programs & Business Operations
Brian Coleman
Pfizer
Brian Coleman
Head of Insider Risk, Digital Forensics, and Information Security
Chris Collins
United States Air Force
Chris Collins
Deputy CISO
Chris Thorpe
Cox Enterprises
Chris Thorpe
Senior Director, Information Security
Christina Schlichting
Volkswagen AG
Christina Schlichting
Head of IT Information Security Group Program
Craig McEwen
Unilever
Craig McEwen
Deputy CISO / VP Cyber Technology and Operations
Daniel Fai
P&G
Daniel Fai
Director, Information Security Leader DACH
David Lefeve
Boehringer Ingelheim
David Lefeve
Head of Global Security & Crisis Management
Deborah Saffer
Liberty Specialty Markets
Deborah Saffer
Director Information Security
Donna Ward
BCD Travel
Donna Ward
VP Information Security
Elizabeth dela Cruz
Deutsche Bank
Elizabeth dela Cruz
VP - Information Security Monitoring | Risk and Control
Eric Hart
Metlife
Eric Hart
Director Global Application Security
Ezio Carrion
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Ezio Carrion
VP Information Security Architecture
Fagbowore Temitayo
adidas
Fagbowore Temitayo
Director, Global Information Security
Francisco Soutuyo
Tennessee Valley Authority
Francisco Soutuyo
Director, Cybersecurity Operations
Gareth Davies
Fieldfisher
Gareth Davies
Head of Information Security
Gavin Ellis
Aveva
Gavin Ellis
Director of Cyber Security Architecture
Gavin Whatrup
IPG
Gavin Whatrup
Business Information Security Officer
Geeta Ahuja Kapoor
MSC Industrial Supply
Geeta Ahuja Kapoor
VP Information Security
Geng Yu Lee
Singlife
Geng Yu Lee
VP Information Security
Gernette Wright
Scheider Electric
Gernette Wright
IT Security Officer, Americas
Gerome Burrell
Abbott
Gerome Burrell
Division Vice President, Product Security
Grace Ho
Bank of America
Grace Ho
SVP, Global Information Security
Ingrid Colding-Jorgensen
Novo Nordisk
Ingrid Colding-Jorgensen
VP, Deputy CISO, Global Information Security
Jan Joost Bierhoff
HEINEKEN
Jan Joost Bierhoff
Director Global Information Security
Jason Bryant
Kroll
Jason Bryant
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Jeanie Anirudhan
Pepsico
Jeanie Anirudhan
Senior Manager Information Security, Strategy
Jeff Norem
Freddie Mac
Jeff Norem
Deputy CISO
Jeremy Pade
Bridgestone Americas
Jeremy Pade
Director of Cyber Security
Jerry Liu
Cargill
Jerry Liu
Deputy CISO
Jessica Van Kooten
CHOP
Jessica Van Kooten
AVP Technology Services and Deputy CISO
John Gates
Kellanova
John Gates
Director of Cyber Security Operations, Global Threat Management
Jose Ignacio Garrido Gonzalez
BBVA
Jose Ignacio Garrido Gonzalez
Global Head of Information Security
Joseph Kenkel
Truist
Joseph Kenkel
SVP, Cyber Operations & Business Information Security Manager
Joy Kenyon
Cardinal Health
Joy Kenyon
VP and Deputy CISO
Juli Cunningham
McKesson
Juli Cunningham
VP Information Security
Julia Breaux
Rush University Medical Center
Julia Breaux
Business Information Security Officer | Deputy CISO
Katia Lock
GE
Katia Lock
Deputy CISO, GE Corporate
Katie Hanahan
American Medical Association
Katie Hanahan
Deputy CISO
Kevin Brennan
Compass Group
Kevin Brennan
Vice President, Information Security
Larry Cummings
HNTB
Larry Cummings
VP, Director of Technology Operations & Information Security
Lauren Proehl
Marsh McLennan
Lauren Proehl
Director, Global Cyber Defense
Lauren Wilson
EDF
Lauren Wilson
Cyber Incident Reponse, Senior Manager
Lee Howard
Vue
Lee Howard
Group Head of Cyber Security & Data Protection
Lee Morton
GBG
Lee Morton
Head of Cyber Security
Liezl-Anne Sarte
Wells Fargo
Liezl-Anne Sarte
Information Security Engineering Manager, VP
Lisa Ackerman
GSK
Lisa Ackerman
Deputy CISO, Cyber Security Strategy and Solutions
Louise Forrest
JD Sports Fashion
Louise Forrest
Global Head of Security Strategy, Architecture and Engineeing
Mansi Thaparr
Apollo Tyres
Mansi Thaparr
Head - Global Cyber Security
Mark LoGalbo
Fanatics
Mark LoGalbo
VP Information Security
Mark Manning
Norton Rose Fulbright
Mark Manning
Deputy CISO
Martin Jimmick
Whitbread
Martin Jimmick
Head of Information Security
Melissa Lawlor
Hackensack Meridian Health
Melissa Lawlor
Director, Cybersecurity GRC
Mercedes Pesantez
Discover Financial Services
Mercedes Pesantez
Director of Cybersecurity Strategy
Michael Beaupre
Hays
Michael Beaupre
Head of Cyber Security
Mike Backinsell
ManpowerGroup
Mike Backinsell
Global Deputy CISO
Mike Dietz
Fortrea
Mike Dietz
Executive Director Cybersecurity Architecture and Security Services
Mike Sarabia
Ingram Barge
Mike Sarabia
Director of Cyber Security
MJ McSheehy
Addison Group
MJ McSheehy
VP of Information Security
Natasha Towner
The Francis Crick Institute
Natasha Towner
Deputy CISO and Security Operations Lead
Nayef Trad
Alfardan Group
Nayef Trad
VP, Head of Information Security
Pablo Navas
AXA
Pablo Navas
Deputy Group Head of Information Security
Panos Logothetis
Visa
Panos Logothetis
Head of Security, Visa Cross Border Solutions
Parthiv Shah
Flagstar Bank
Parthiv Shah
SVP, Deputy CISO
Pete Gadd
Airbus
Pete Gadd
VP Cyber Security
Peter Wyatt
General Motors
Peter Wyatt
Director, Information Security and Risk Management
Phil Calvin
City National Bank
Phil Calvin
SVP Information Security
Pierre Liot de Nortbécourt
Dannon
Pierre Liot de Nortbécourt
VP - Security & Competitive Intelligence
Preetha Vijayakumar
FedEx
Preetha Vijayakumar
VP Information Security, FedEx Express International
Purvi Kay
BAE Systems
Purvi Kay
Head of Cyber Security, FCAS
Randi Zimmer
Epiq
Randi Zimmer
Director, Cyber Incident Response
Regina Shaw
Bank of America
Regina Shaw
VP Global Technology & Operations
Renana Friedlich-Barsky
PayPal
Renana Friedlich-Barsky
Senior Director, Global Head of Cyber Threat Management
Richard Paul
RSA
Richard Paul
Deputy CISO, Cyber risk & Compliance
Ronan Dunne
Boston Scientific
Ronan Dunne
Director Cyber Defense & Response
Saba Rubaei
Citi
Saba Rubaei
SVP, Head of International Cyber Regulation Management
Sabine Schmidt
ABN AMRO Bank
Sabine Schmidt
Director Channel Security, Cyber & Third Party Fraud
Sam Watling
TUI
Sam Watling
Head of Information Security GRC
Scott Applegate
Dentons
Scott Applegate
Global Director Cyber Security Operations
Shauntrice Shorter
PNC
Shauntrice Shorter
VP Information Security
Shelbi Rombout
U.S. Bank
Shelbi Rombout
SVP, Deputy CISO
Sherif Mansour
Just Eat Takeaway
Sherif Mansour
Director of Information Security
Stanislav Zubkov
Credit Suisse
Stanislav Zubkov
VP, Security Engineering Lead
Stephen Mills
Wartsila
Stephen Mills
Global Director of Naval Cybersecurity
Tanja Becker
Helsana Versicherungen
Tanja Becker
Deputy Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO)
Thibault Bachelier
Societe Generale
Thibault Bachelier
GBIS, Deputy CISO
Thuy Tran-Korns
Carrier
Thuy Tran-Korns
Deputy CISO
Tim Bateson
Slaughter and May
Tim Bateson
Head of Information Security
Tina Ridler
Barclays
Tina Ridler
VP Cyber Security Management info & Governance Lead
Vikalp Shrivastava
Kerzner International
Vikalp Shrivastava
VP Information Security & Technology
Vincent Krobisch
Deutsche Bahn
Vincent Krobisch
Deputy CISO DB Regio AG