Board of Directors

CISO Ascent is governed by a ten-member board, comprising only the most accomplished and forward-thinking security executives. New members must receive a two-thirds majority vote for appointment.

Board nominees undergo a multi-layer review of strategic impact, executive leadership, and industry contributions. Candidates must be sponsored by two current board members before entering the vetting process.

Board responsibilities:

  1. Adopt and steer CISO Ascent’s long-term vision, strategy, and governance.
  2. Oversee and ensure ethical stewardship.
  3. Shape community-impact strategy.
Meet the Board
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Sandra McLeod

Board Member
CISO, Zoom

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Heather Ceylan

Board Member
CISO, Box

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Bryce Carter

Board Chair
CISO, Government

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Anand Thangaraju

Anand Thangaraju

Board Advisor
CISO

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Mignona Cote

Board Member
CISO, Infor

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Dotan Akiva

Board Member
CIO & CISO, Certilman Balin

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Manny Thinakaran

Board Member
Global Head of Security, Ingenio

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Mathew Konopinski

Board Member
CISO, Vestwell

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Chris DeNoia

Board Member
CISO, Author

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Nick Leghorn

Board Member
CISO, Bluecore

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