Prior to joining Microsoft, She served as an information security executive (Deputy CISO) at State Farm Insurance and Financial Services. Since joining State Farm in 1988, She has worked in a variety of roles, including those of programmer, designer, technical lead, IT architect, lead IT architect, and IT director, before becoming an information security executive. In her executive role, She worked on people, process, and technology-related projects and interacted with areas across the enterprise to help mature the cybersecurity program at State Farm.

She has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from India and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Oklahoma. She received her MBA degree from Illinois State University. She has several information security certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSec and GISP), and nearly half a dozen insurance designations.

She is passionate about helping others, especially women and members of underrepresented groups who pursue careers in cybersecurity. She is an active member of Women in Security at Microsoft, WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity), and a member of CHIEF (an organization to promote female executives).

Charles is the Chief Information Security Officer with the global food leader Sysco. Charles has a track record in digital transformation, emergent technology, and IT risk. Prior to Sysco, Charles served in the CISO role at Altria and Sterling National Bank, and he was the SVP of Global Operational Risk Management Strategy at Citi. Charles serves as an Advisory Board Member to IBM Security and the Richmond Technology Council.

Phil is a member of a number of external Enterprise, start-up, and Government Boards, and a venture capital firm. He appears regularly in NBC, CNBC, Forbes, USA Today, Washington Post, and other outlets, and is the author of The Digital Big Bang (Wiley Publishing, 2019). Phil is married with three children.

Phil recently served as the Chief Information Security Officer of the world’s largest cybersecurity company, advised business and government executives worldwide, and helped grow shareholder value by ~10x during that time.

Prior to that, he was a long-time executive of the National Security Agency, with diverse assignments such as the creation and execution of highly disruptive technical and operational worldwide capabilities within the guidelines of the President, Congress, and Courts; formation and execution of forward-leaning national security strategies and policies at the White House, and; day-to-day operations of the national security organization responsible for the worldwide protection of classified information, generation of nuclear command & control codes, and production of the nation’s and our allies’ cryptographic keys. Other assignments included US Cyber Command; the US Senate; the Director of National Intelligence, and a special CIA/Pentagon joint center.

Marene Allison retired Chief Information Security Officer for Johnson & Johnson, has had over 30 years of corporate risk and security responsibilities that have included not only J&J but also Medco Health Solutions, as their Chief Security Officer. Head of Global Security for Avaya communications where she worked on securing the World Cup Network in Korea and Japan in 2002 and Vice President of Loss Prevention and Safety for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Before joining the corporate world, she served as a Special Agent in the FBI.

Marene is a graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, in the first class of women and served in the Army as a Military Police Officer. She has served on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services appointed by the Secretary of Defense and the Overseas Advisory Committee appointed by the Secretary of State.

She served on the Health ISAC Board of Directors and is a founding member of West Point Women and currently serves as their President. She is an advisor to CISA/DHS on national resiliency. She and her husband operate an organic blueberry farm and are currently the largest producers of organic berries in Madison County Florida.

Stuart is the Chief Privacy Officer at virtualization giant VMware. Prior to this, he served as a Privacy and Data Protection Specialist Leader at Deloitte, working globally across technology, retail, government, and manufacturing sectors; helping clients to navigate complex data privacy and cyber security challenges.

Stuart has his BA from Flagler College, a Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He is a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), holds CIPP/US, CIPP/E, and CIPP/M certifications, and is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Jennifer Kim Lin has a strong background in technology, leadership, and product management. Here’s an overview of her career journey:
She graduated from Stanford University, where she honed her skills in technology and engineering. As of 2021, she has been the Senior Vice President and Chief Platform Officer at Trimble. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company’s software platforms and ensuring they integrate effectively with their hardware solutions, particularly in sectors like construction, agriculture, and logistics
Jennifer is known for her leadership in driving technological innovation and product development, especially in integrating robust software solutions with hardware applications.
Her expertise spans various domains, reflecting a blend of technical acumen and strategic vision

Mark Webber is Fieldfisher’s US Managing Partner and a leading European lawyer and English solicitor. He is one of a few leading EU/UK privacy and technology specialists based full time in Silicon Valley. With over 22 years of experience, Mark is recognized as an expert in the Data Privacy & Protection and Information Technology chapters of Who’s Who Legal: Data 2021.

He is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) training faculty and holds and regularly trains the CIPP(e) European data certification. He co-authored the UK chapter of Global Security and Privacy Law published by Wolters Kluwer.

Mark is a Foreign Legal Consultant registered with the State Bar of California.

Global executive and seasoned professional with close to 25 years of experience in leading high-performing and cross-functional teams that are focused on achieving the targeted business outcomes. Proven success across multiple areas (business, technology, finance and digital transformation, leadership, stakeholder management and people development) coupled with broad international experience across various domains.

Setup, matured and scaled advisory practices for multiple consulting organizations. Expertise in strategy, enterprise architecture, business and technology optimization, digital transformation, program management, people development and practice management. Led several complex, multi-year, multi-million dollar strategy, design and transformation initiatives. Industry experience spans across various sectors including life sciences, manufacturing, banking and financial services, private equity, consumer goods, hospitality, transportation, and non-profit organizations.

Exposed to the diverse professional, personal and cultural environments while living and working in different countries such as US, Canada, UK, Uruguay, Brazil, Singapore, and India. A strong leader that puts premium on empowering people to achieve goals, building a positive culture, process excellence and effective communication.

Client organizations worked with include US Govt. Organizations, GE Group, RCI, TAM Airlines, Delphi, Singapore Airlines, JPMC, Merrill Lynch, Johnson & Johnson, CVS, National Grid, Comcast, World Bank Group, Honeywell, Marriott International Inc., Morgan Stanley, Medtronic, Allegis Group, TIG, Laureate, JM Family, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Boys & Girls Club, Baxter, Caterpillar, NCR Corp and many more.

Michael Gregoris is the CFO of Kraft Heinz Canada and Coffee North America, and in his role oversees FP&A, Strategic Planning, Revenue Management, Corporate and Trade Finance for the division. 

Prior to Kraft Heinz, Michael held increasing senior roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB-InBev), including CFO of Labatt Breweries of Canada, and Global Finance VP of FP&A.  Prior to AB-InBev, Michael worked in Consulting at Accenture. He has also served on the boards of Brewers Retail Inc (“The Beer Store”), Brewers Distribution Ltd and Lime Connect.

With over 15 years of professional experience, Michael has successfully led transformational and strategic initiatives including M&A, integration and synergy capture, process change management and implementation of efficiency projects. He holds an Honours Degree in Engineering from the University of Toronto, and he is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Reema Poddar is a respected thought leader – a highly experienced technology executive and authority on data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud services, IoT and IIoT. Her successes include setting product and technology strategy, building and delivering commercially viable innovative product & services offering, accelerating digital & cultural transformations, enhancing customer experiences, and delivering great results & increased revenue in the digital market.

She has great experience working in startups, mid-size companies and large enterprises. She has joined as the President & CEO, Diagnostic & Pathway Information, Philips and prior to that she was the EVP & Chief Product Officer of Teradata. She is honored with numerous Business, Technology, and Leadership awards.

Poddar holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Physics.