The world’s most familiar brands run on trust. Behind that trust is a group of security leaders who protect global supply chains, retail networks, digital platforms, and billions of customer interactions. These ten CISOs guide security strategy for companies that touch daily life across food, drinks, apparel, and household products.
Derek Benz, The Coca-Cola Company
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Benz joined Coca-Cola in 2020 after serving as CISO at Ford. He leads the company’s global cybersecurity strategy and safeguards one of the most recognized beverage brands on the planet.
Adam Sealey, Nike
Chief Information Security Officer
Sealey has more than twenty years of security experience and oversees Nike’s security operations as the company expands its digital ecosystem and global footprint.
Rich Agostino, Target
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Agostino joined Target in 2014 after its high profile breach. He rebuilt the company’s security program and earned recognition as the 2021 CISO of the Year from the Retail and Hospitality ISAC.
Jerry Geisler, Walmart
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer
Geisler has spent nearly thirty years at Walmart. He leads security for more than ten thousand stores and over two million employees. He was inducted into the 2024 CSO Hall of Fame and sits on Team8’s board.
Andrew Kirkland, The Walt Disney Company
Chief Information Security Officer
Kirkland oversees global security operations, engineering, architecture, and identity services. He is also known for his work in promoting diversity in cybersecurity and has twenty years of industry experience.
Mike Gordon, McDonald’s
Chief Information Security Officer
McDonald’s has seen leadership updates in recent years, with Mike Gordon currently serving as CISO. He protects the digital infrastructure that supports sixty five million customers every day.
Steve Schmidt, Amazon
Chief Security Officer
Schmidt served as AWS CISO for twelve years before moving into Amazon’s top security role. With an FBI background, he now oversees security across Amazon’s retail, cloud, and digital advertising businesses.
Catherine McCully, Procter & Gamble
Chief Information Security Officer
P&G’s CISO leads security for one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies.
Jim Kastle, 7-Eleven
Chief Information Security Officer
Appointed in 2024, Kastle brings more than twenty years of IT and risk management experience. He previously held CISO roles at Delphi, Conagra Brands, and Kimberly-Clark.
These leaders secure massive retail networks, digital platforms, and supply chains while supporting rapid digital transformation. Their work helps keep customer trust intact and ensures that some of the world’s most recognizable brands stay resilient against evolving threats.