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About the EWF WOI, Corporate Award and Allyship Award .......................................................1-2
2025 EWF WOMEN OF INFLUENCE FINALISTS
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR Terrell Cox..............................................................................................................................................3 Tera Ladner............................................................................................................................................4 Charlotte Wylie ......................................................................................................................................5 CORPORATE PRACTITIONER Valentina Bonsi ......................................................................................................................................6 Rikki George ..........................................................................................................................................7 Karen L Smith ........................................................................................................................................8 ONE TO WATCH Devon Blogna ........................................................................................................................................9 Kristina Jovanovska .............................................................................................................................10 Priyanka Kohli........................................................................................................................................11 PRIVATE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER LeAnn Cary ..........................................................................................................................................12 Kristen Maynes ....................................................................................................................................13 Brooke Motta ........................................................................................................................................14 NONPROFIT, PUBLIC & ACADEMIA Kelly Aeschbach ..................................................................................................................................15 Nikol Michailos ....................................................................................................................................16 Anne Neuberger ..................................................................................................................................17 2025 EWF CORPORATE AWARD FINALISTS Booking Holdings ................................................................................................................................18 Okta .....................................................................................................................................................19 Optiv ....................................................................................................................................................20 2025 ALLYSHIP AWARD FINALISTS Keith Gordon .......................................................................................................................................21 Mike Wagner .......................................................................................................................................22 Jason Witty ..........................................................................................................................................23
ABOUT THE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS
The annual Women of Influence Awards, presented by Avanade, recognize all finalists and honors the recipient in each category for their accomplishments and leadership roles in the fields of Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy. Selected by their peers through submitted nominations, all nominees have made important contributions to the community at large. Each year finalists are announced from each category and one award is presented in each of the categories at the awards ceremony. The Women of Influence Awards recognize women in five categories:
• Executive of the Year • Corporate Practitioner • One to Watch • Private Solutions Provider • Public Sector/Academia
Judges select the finalists based upon a six-point set of criteria: • A positive influence on the professional community • The application of creativity or innovation in solving problems or overcoming challenges • A demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards • A history of designing and implementing effective solutions • Sustained record of accomplishments and contributions to the field • Service as a trusted mentor and advisor to colleagues, students and others
Congratulations to everyone nominated this year! It was a competitive year and the judging committee had some tough decisions to make. It’s quite an accomplishment to be selected as one of the finalists, given the number and caliber of truly accomplished women nominated for these awards.
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ABOUT THE CORPORATE AWARD
Each year we recognize one corporation for their efforts in engaging, developing and promoting women in their organization. The EWF Corporate Award recognizes companies that champion women and demonstrate gender diversity with internal initiatives created to support women through the lifecycle of their career. Initiatives might include Employee Resource Groups, STEM initiatives to bring more women from school to the company, mentorship programs, internal development offerings, sponsorship, number of women promoted to first level leadership and the number of women advancing overall at that organization and within Info Sec, Privacy and Risk, unconscious bias training, requiring diverse slates of candidates and work flexibility options. Additionally, the EWF Corporate Award looks at the number of women in key positions and overall company performance.
ABOUT THE ALLYSHIP AWARD
The EWF Allyship Award originated in 2021 in an effort to recognize the importance of allyship, and to make sure that we, as a women’s organization, acknowledge and applaud executives supporting the women within their organizations. Originally called the EWF Male Catalyst Award, we realize the importance of diversity and inclusivity when honoring those who strive to help women reach their highest potential. The EWF understands that allyship is critical when it comes to women succeeding in our heavily male-dominated field, and believes that those who ally themselves with the rising women in their organizations deserve recognition. The EWF Allyship Award is our way of celebrating those who help the women in their companies succeed.
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EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Terrell Cox Deputy CISO for Privacy and Compliance,
Microsoft LinkedIn
I serve as the Deputy CISO and Vice President for Privacy and Compliance within the Microsoft Security division. During my time at Microsoft, I have led numerous product engineering organizations in support of enterprise customers, small and medium businesses, and education.
I am a builder by nature and hold a particular passion for Design and building diverse and inclusive teams. I am a founding member of numerous Microsoft women’s communities and an advocate and ally to many other diverse communities in technology. Through my work, I aim to change the face of our industry so that it reflects the humanity we are here to serve. I am eternally grateful to my husband and daughters, who are my true happiness.
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EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Tera Ladner Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer, Aflac LinkedIn
Tera Ladner joined Aflac in 2015 with over 16 years of experience in Information Governance to build a program to identify and classify all information to ensure proper protection and management. In 2025, she was promoted to Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer where she leads the overall strategy, budgetingzovides expertise to oversee the definition, development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Information Security Program across the entire Aflac enterprise. Tera previously worked as Group Vice President, Information Governance, at SunTrust Bank, now Truist, in Atlanta, Georgia. Tera has served in various leadership positions, including President for ARMA International, a global professional association for security, information governance and privacy professionals. She is a Certified Records Manager, Information Governance Professional and Certified Information Security Manager. She also received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Georgia State University. A renowned thought-leader in the cybersecurity industry, Tera actively participates in industry- aligned groups and is a Policy Council member for the National Technology Security Council (NTSC). She is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist where her dedication to sharing information about best practices, legal and regulatory impacts to programs, and cataloguing new and emerging threat actor practices helps guide the industry to safer waters. After seeing the lack of cyber outreach programs local to Aflac Headquarters, she pioneered CyberInspire— a cyber-outreach for the local area that works to engage kids, empower girls, and educate adults.
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EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Wylie Deputy Chief Security Officer, Okta LinkedIn
Charlotte Wylie, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Okta, leads Okta’s technical cybersecurity services. This includes overseeing Okta’s global engineering teams to enhance the company’s security postures and programs that support its nearly 19,000 customers. She’s
a seasoned security executive with extensive global experience across financial and technology industries in Australia and the United States. Charlotte has an extensive background in delivering security transformation.
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CORPORATE PRACTITIONER
Valentina Bonsi Director of Cybersecurity, Booking Holdings LinkedIn
Valentina Bonsi is the Director of Cybersecurity at Booking Holdings, a large travel and financial services portfolio company. In her current role, Valentina is focused on increasing the resilience of the entire portfolio against security attacks by delivering innovative solutions through collaboration with various brand teams. She leads strategic security programs at the group level and is
accountable for all the strategic initiatives driven there.
Before her current role at Booking Holdings, Valentina has been with Booking.com for 10 years, where she has held various engineering and leadership roles. She was among the first engineers hired to develop the Booking.com mobile app and has consistently demonstrated her technical capabilities at both strategic and operational levels. As a passionate leader with extensive expertise in Security and Engineering, Valentina is known for leading large and diverse organizations. Her commitment to building a more inclusive environment is evident through her active involvement in women in tech initiatives, individual coaching, and mentoring. Valentina’s contributions to the Women in Tech program at Booking.com and her efforts in encouraging female talent to take on roles typically dominated by males have established her as an advocate for diversity and inclusion. Before her roles at Booking.com and Booking Holdings, Valentina has worked as a Software Engineer at different companies in Europe and in the US, developing innovative mobile applications with a user-centric approach. She holds a Master degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Bologna and has conducted research on location anonymization and privacy at the University of California, Irvine.
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CORPORATE PRACTITIONER
Rikki George Head of Cyber Defense Resilience, CME Group LinkedIn
Rikki George is a seasoned cybersecurity practitioner with experience at global financial institutions specializing in cyber threat intelligence, online investigations, incident readiness, and resilience. At CME Group, Rikki leads the Cyber Defense Resilience program, overseeing incident response plans, facilitating executive-level cyber incident response, fostering government and sector-wide
partnerships, and leading incident readiness activities across the Cyber Defense Team. In 2024, she was selected as co-chair of the U.S. Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council’s Exercise Committee; she also serves on the Financial Services Information Sharing & Analysis Center’s Europe, Middle East & Africa Exercise Committee. In addition to her role, Rikki is President of CME Group’s Black Organization for Leadership & Development and is an active member of the firm’s Women in Technology group. Rikki holds a B.A. in Communications from Drexel University (Summa Cum Laude) and completed her M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy at Brown University this spring. She has also completed nonresident fellowships on U.S.-Russia strategic competition at the Alexander Hamilton Society, transatlantic security as a 2023 Manfred Wörner Seminar selectee and internet policy at the Internet Law & Policy Foundry where she was elected President of the 2022-24 cohort of Fellows. This fall, Rikki will commence studies in the Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law program at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute while continuing her work at CME Group. In her spare time, Rikki recently co-founded Her Next Pour, an educational wine & spirits club for women in Chicago!
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CORPORATE PRACTITIONER
Karen L. Smith Senior Manager,
TD Bank LinkedIn
Karen Smith, Senior Manager for Global Security & Defense supporting Platforms and Technology Delivery & Operations. Karen has over 25 years of experience in the field of Information Technology Governance. Her experience includes leadership positions in Risk Governance, Program/Project Management, Quality Assurance, Systems and Infrastructure Performance
Management, Enterprise Systems Architecture Governance, IT Risk & Controls Cloud Infrastructure Process Governance across multiple industries including Anti-Submarine Warfare, Medical Imaging and Banking. After seven years of service, Karen successfully completed her term as Board President. Karen remains actively engaged as the Immediate Past President, advocating for the organizations’ mission and objectives. She is a dedicated advocate for diversity in technology, as demonstrated when Karen founded BDPA Northern Delaware, leading the chapter to prominence in STEM education and mentorship. Her occasional volunteer work with the Innovative Leadership Program underscores her passion for empowering the next generation in STEM careers. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Management, and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, which underpin her professional and educational endeavors. Karen imparts has previously contributed to the development of others as an Adjunct Professor at Wilmington University’s College of Technology. Karen’s personal life is rooted in Bear, Delaware, where she takes pride in her family as a devoted wife and mother of two adult sons.
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ONE TO WATCH
Devon Blogna Director,
U.S. Bank LinkedIn Throughout her career, Devon has been a tireless advocate for positive change, not for personal accolades, but to create opportunities for others. Her story is a powerful reminder that where you start does not define where you can go. Devon began her career at a teller window serving customers with the same passion and integrity that she leads with today. Devon
exemplifies the notion that a career in cyber security isn’t just possible, but a place where women can thrive and lead. Her work has been instrumental in creating new pathways for women and young professionals alike. By consistently using her platform to highlight the achievements of colleagues she continuously uplifts a new generation of cybersecurity professionals. As a finalist for this leadership award, Devon exemplifies what it means to rise through dedication and purpose. Her career reflects not just personal achievement, but a broader belief: that leadership is earned through service, shaped by experience, and driven by a commitment to elevate others.
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ONE TO WATCH
Kristina Jovanovska Cyber Defense Group Manager, Avanade President, Women4Cyber Austria LinkedIn
Kristina Jovanovska is a strategic cybersecurity leader with extensive international consulting experience, driving complex security transformations for Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries. She has a proven track record in leading global, cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact security solutions by leveraging
cutting-edge technologies. At Avanade, she is leading the managed security services-building delivery frameworks, upskilling regional teams and guiding enterprise clients through end-to-end cybersecurity strategy and execution. Beyond her role at Avanade, Kristina is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity. As Co-Founder and President of Women4Cyber Austria, she leads initiatives that create tangible opportunities for women to enter and advance in the field. Her leadership of the flagship mentoring program has empowered over twenty women to enter the cybersecurity field and supported senior cyber professionals in progressing to CISO and other leadership positions. She is a multi-award-winning professional recognized globally for her contributions to cybersecurity and digital safety, Kristina combines technical excellence with a commitment to building more inclusive, resilient organizations. She believes that true innovation in cybersecurity can only be achieved by bringing diverse voices to the table and she actively works to ensure the next generation of women leaders are not only present but empowered to thrive.
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ONE TO WATCH
Priyanka Kohli Engineering Product Manager, Cisco LinkedIn
Priyanka Kohli is an accomplished Engineering Product Manager with a strong track record of driving innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful technology solutions. With a background in engineering and a passion for solving complex problems, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to her work. Throughout her career, Priyanka
has championed inclusive leadership and fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. She is known for her ability to translate customer needs into scalable product strategies, aligning business goals with user-centric design and technical excellence. Priyanka is also a dedicated mentor and advocate for women in technology, actively supporting initiatives that empower emerging talent and promote diversity in the industry. Her leadership style is defined by empathy, clarity, and a relentless focus on outcomes. Based in San Jose, California, Priyanka continues to shape the future of technology through her work, her voice, and her commitment to making a meaningful impact.
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PRIVATE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
LeAnn Cary Vice President - Managed Services, Optiv LinkedIn
LeAnn is a proven cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic Security Operations across Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Industrial Products, and Media & Technology, as well as others. Specializing in Threat Management, Incident Response, and Process Optimization, she has built scalable, high- value security programs for global enterprises, enhancing
operational resilience and market competitiveness.
As head of Optiv’s Advanced Fusion Center Services, LeAnn manages multimillion-dollar P&L, delivering substantial revenue growth over three years. Leading 500+ global professionals, she has scaled operations, optimized processes, and transformed Optiv’s Security Operations portfolio, driving enterprise value and industry leadership. Her strategic vision ensures sustainable growth and operational excellence. Prior to joining Optiv, LeAnn led Deloitte’s global Security Operations Center, reducing risk and streamlining processes for multinational clients. At Medco Health Solutions (now Express Scripts), she strengthened security infrastructure, bolstering organizational value. LeAnn’s leadership maximizes ROI and strengthens organizations for sustained growth and value creation.
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PRIVATE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
Kristen Maynes Partner, PwC LinkedIn
Kristen Maynes is a Cybersecurity Partner at PwC and a U.S. Army Veteran, recognized as one of the firm’s global subject matter specialists in cybersecurity program transformation and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). With a focus on cyber risk management analytics,
she advises organizations on building resilient and measurable cyber programs. In addition to her cyber delivery work, Kristen serves as the Lead Client Partner for a high-profile technology company, where she is responsible for overall account leadership and execution. She has successfully led complex cybersecurity transformations, including the integration of two major technology companies during a high-profile transaction that involved significant breach activity. Kristen has also designed and implemented enterprise-wide GRC programs, including one for a Fortune 50 company, strengthening governance structures and enhancing risk oversight. Prior to PwC, Kristen served as an active-duty Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, specializing in communication security. She continues to bring a mission-first, team-oriented approach from her military service into her corporate leadership. A frequent speaker at technical and industry conferences, she was recently recognized as one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2024 Veterans in Business honorees. Beyond her professional work, Kristen is a former volunteer at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and a LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Fellow. She resides in Philly with her husband, where they enjoy exploring the city’s architecture and history by scooter. Kristen holds a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and multiple technical certifications.
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PRIVATE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
Brooke Motta Co-founder and CEO, RAD Security LinkedIn
Brooke Motta is the CEO and co-founder of RAD Security. Brooke is a dynamic leader in the cybersecurity industry who has scaled companies from seed to IPO. She was named as a 2025 Cyber25 Woman of Impact by Team8’s CISO Village. Brooke recognized the exponential growth in cloud native adoption as an opportunity to provide real- time security products as enterprise teams look to scale. Her decades of skilled leadership include executive positions at Sonatype, Wallarm, Bugcrowd, and Rapid7.
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NONPROFIT, PUBLIC & ACADEMIA
Kelly Aeschbach CEO, Consulenda LLC LinkedIn
Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach is a globally recognized leader in cyber operations, intelligence, and space strategy with over 34 years of service in the United States Navy. In her last Navy assignment as Commander, Naval Information Forces, she was the Navy’s lead Information Warfare Officer and was responsible for overseeing training and development of over 20,000 personnel
delivering information-related capabilities globally for the Navy and Department of Defense. Her leadership integrated offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, intelligence analysis, electronic warfare, space operations, and enterprise communications. During previous assignments, she led joint, multinational, and interagency organizations both at sea and ashore across all aspects of information warfare. She also served as the Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, the Navy’s service intelligence center, and as the Commander of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, providing communications for the Navy globally. She is a combat veteran with multiple deployments in the Pacific and Middle East. Vice Admiral Aeschbach has served on multiple advisory boards for cybersecurity, intelligence, and electronic warfare, and contributed to interagency intelligence and risk governance efforts. She holds an MBA from San Diego State University and a BA in International Affairs from The George Washington University. She is a Fellow of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and a graduate of the MIT Seminar XXI Program.
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NONPROFIT, PUBLIC & ACADEMIA
Nikol Michailos IBM CISO Cyber Defense Development and Analytics Engineering Manager LinkedIn My career began in the nonprofit sector, supporting post–Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts. That experience grounded me in the importance of resilience, community, and service during times of crisis. Wanting to extend that impact more directly, I moved into education, first as a teacher and later as an assistant principal, where I worked to expand
opportunities for students, manage curriculum, and lead operations that balanced academic goals with state accountability. Those years shaped my leadership philosophy and instilled in me a deep commitment to people development and equity. Seeking to bridge practice with research, I pursued advanced study in data science, education, and leadership. Academia gave me space to connect human factors with technology and organizational change, sharpening both my analytical skills and my ability to translate complex ideas into strategies that drive outcomes. Today, I bring these experiences into the corporate world as a cybersecurity leader. At IBM’s Office of the CISO, I manage a team of developers and data engineers building security data platforms and AI-driven solutions that strengthen enterprise defense. My work spans threat detection, program management, and collaboration across technical and policy domains. From post-Katrina community service to classrooms to corporate cyber defense, my career reflects a consistent thread: solving complex problems by centering people. Whether supporting recovery, teaching students, or defending enterprises, I remain committed to fostering growth, resilience, and innovation that serve both organizations and the individuals within them.
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Anne Neuberger Payne Lecturer, Stanford University Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institute and Royal United Services Institute (UK) Former Deputy National Security Advisor, USA LinkedIn Anne Neuberger is an internationally recognized leader in cybersecurity, risk management and emerging technology policy, with deep expertise developed through senior roles at
the White House and National Security Agency. Her strategic acumen, crisis leadership, and collaborative approach with international partners have earned her a reputation for delivering impact in high-stakes environments. She is the Frank E. and Arthur W. Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University and a strategic advisor at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Ms. Neuberger served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor in the Biden Administration. In that role she had primary responsibility for national policy around cyber warfare, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, including quantum, spectrum and advanced telecommunications (5G/6G) and components of AI policy. She has built and led international coalitions to address transnational threats, most notably establishing the U.S. Counter-Ransomware Initiative, which now includes over 70 partner countries. She has extensive experience coordinating diplomatic, law enforcement, and industry efforts, translating complex technical challenges into actionable strategies and outcomes. Prior to this role she served for over a decade at NSA and the Pentagon in senior roles where she was responsible for setting strategic direction and guiding execution of complex, global operations. She has led major organizational transformations, including the creation of NSA’s Cybersecurity Directorate (4,000 people), where she drove operational integration and public–private collaboration. At NSA, she was appointed the civilian deputy director of global intelligence operations (19,000 professionals) and director of the Cybersecurity Directorate. In 2013, she was appointed NSA’s first Chief Risk Officer, following sensitive media disclosures of NSA’s operations. In that role, Ms. Neuberger built NSA’s enterprise risk management program and guided the rebuilding of NSA’s private sector and foreign partner partnerships. She was awarded DoD and NSA’s highest civilian awards, as well as a Presidential Rank Award. Prior to her government service, Ms. Neuberger held several positions related to technology and operations at a large financial services firm. Throughout her government and private sector roles she continued to devote significant effort to transformative non-profit projects.
Ms., Neuberger has an MBA and Master of International Affairs from Columbia University.
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EWF CORPORATE AWARD
Booking Holdings
LinkedIn Booking Holdings is the world’s leading provider of online travel and related services, connecting consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories.
Its five primary brands - Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable - operate alongside subsidiary brands such as Rocketmiles, Fareharbor, HotelsCombined, Cheapflights, and Momondo. With over 24,000 employees worldwide, made up of more than 140 nationalities, Booking Holdings operates in more than 40 languages throughout Europe, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa. The company’s scale and technology, combined with millions of partner relationships and a customer-first approach, enable travel to create value for communities, businesses, travelers and employees alike. In 2024 alone, Booking Holdings generated $24 billion in revenue, an 11% increase from 2023, and booked over one billion room nights. Employees are central to the company’s success and furthering its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. In line with this, Booking Holdings is committed to fostering an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and valued. By cultivating a leadership team and workforce that reflects the broad spectrum of people we work with, we gain valuable insights from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences that help us understand the needs of our global travelers and partners. The company is pleased to be a finalist for the 2025 Executive Women’s Forum (EWF) Corporate Award. The honor is a testament to its dedication to continuously improving processes and systems so everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop. Key initiatives include the Booking Holdings Leadership Development Program, which empowers high-potential leaders from all backgrounds to develop authentic leadership styles and drive meaningful change, as well as dedicated inclusion resources and Employee Resource Groups, open to all and catered to myriad groups, raise awareness, allyship and networks of support, reflecting our ongoing commitment to expanding opportunity for every employee.
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EWF CORPORATE AWARD
EWF CORPORATE AWARD
Okta
LinkedIn Okta, Inc. is The World’s Identity Company™.
We secure identity, so everyone is free to safely use any technology. Our customer and workforce solutions empower businesses and developers to use the power of identity to drive security, efficiencies, and success — all while protecting their users, employees, and partners. Learn why the world’s leading brands trust Okta for authentication, authorization, and more at okta.com.
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EWF CORPORATE AWARD
Optiv
LinkedIn Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader,
delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete
cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com.
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ALLYSHIP AWARD
Keith Gordon Global CSO, CIBC LinkedIn
Keith Gordon is the Executive Vice-President, Global Chief Security Officer for CIBC with responsibility for Cyber Security, Fraud & Collections, Corporate Security, Governance/Risk/Controls & Regulatory Compliance, Fusion, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery/Crisis Management, Third Party Risk Management and Enterprise Operational Resilience. In his previous role,
Keith was the Chief Information Security Officer for Ally Financial with responsibility for Cyber Security, Fusion, Technology & Third-Party Risk and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery/Crisis Management/Resilience. Prior, Keith worked at Bank of America in Global Information Security where he held multiple Executive Security and Fraud related roles. Keith also held the role of Enterprise Information Security and IT Risk Management Executive at Capital One. Keith holds a BA in Mathematics and Marketing from Anderson University.
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ALLYSHIP AWARD
Mike Wagner CISO, Kenvue LinkedIn
Mike Wagner serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Kenvue, a Fortune 500 global consumer health company, where he leads enterprise cyber strategy, operations, and risk oversight. A passionate and principled leader, Mike is known for building resilient organizations and championing innovation in cybersecurity across the
healthcare sector.
With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity spanning healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and government, Mike previously served over a decade at Johnson & Johnson, holding senior cyber leadership roles with a focus on risk management and global supply chain protection. He also served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2018 after leading cyber operations supporting European and Pacific theaters. Deeply committed to public service, Mike has served on the Board of Directors of the Health-ISAC, chaired its Pharma Supply Chain Committee, and has been an executive sponsor of the Veterans Employee Resource Groups at both J&J and Kenvue for more than a decade. Mike holds a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a M.S. in Telecommunications Management from the University of Maryland, and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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ALLYSHIP AWARD
Jason Witty EVP, Chief Information Security Officer, Fidelity Investments LinkedIn
Jason Witty is the EVP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Fidelity Investments, leading a team of nearly 1,000 professionals focused on safeguarding customer trust, data, and systems. A certified Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP), Jason brings over 33 years of experience in technology and risk management. Before joining Fidelity, he served as
Chief Security Officer at USAA, overseeing Information and Physical Security, Privacy, Operational Resiliency, Crisis Management, and Corporate Investigations, along with technology strategy and risk functions. Previously, Jason was CIO of Cybersecurity & Technology Controls and Global CISO at J.P. Morgan Chase, where he led a 3,000-person team across 23 countries, responsible for cybersecurity, technology controls, and resiliency. He also held executive roles at U.S. Bancorp and Bank of America, including EVP and CISO. Jason is a recognized industry leader, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the National Technology Security Coalition (NTSC). He chaired the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) from 2014–2019 and was Sector Chief for Financial Services in FBI Chicago’s Infragard program. As a highly inclusive leader, Jason has sponsored or mentored hundreds of female leaders, some of which who have gone on to become CISOs themselves. He consistently fosters cultures of growth and belonging.
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