Panama plays a critical role in regional finance, logistics, aviation, and telecommunications. As these sectors expand, cybersecurity leadership has become a board level priority. The CISOs featured below are shaping security programs in highly regulated and high impact environments across the country.
These leaders stand out for their focus on governance, resilience, and operational security in one of Latin America’s most strategic markets.
Ivan Rovi
Ivan Rovi is a seasoned CISO with more than two decades of experience across IT operations, cybersecurity governance, and compliance. His work focuses on building structured security frameworks, strengthening risk management, and aligning security with business operations.
Profile: https://es.linkedin.com/in/ivan-rovi/es
Felipe Ruiz Rivillas
Felipe Ruiz Rivillas leads information security for Liberty Latin America, overseeing cybersecurity across multiple regional markets including Panama. His role spans enterprise risk, telecom infrastructure security, and large scale security operations.
Profile: https://pa.linkedin.com/in/feliperuizr
VÃctor Raúl Antinori C
VÃctor Raúl Antinori is an experienced security executive with a strong background in enterprise cybersecurity management. He has led security programs focused on risk reduction, regulatory alignment, and long term resilience across complex organizations.
Profile: https://pa.linkedin.com/in/victorantinori
Juan Manuel Torroba
Juan Manuel Torroba serves as CISO at Neopayment, where he focuses on securing payment platforms and financial systems. His background combines infrastructure security, systems administration, and modern fintech risk management.
Profile: https://pa.linkedin.com/in/juan-torroba
Sergio De Leon
Sergio De Leon is a cybersecurity leader at the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most critical pieces of infrastructure. His work centers on operational technology security, risk management, and protecting national level assets.
Profile: https://pa.linkedin.com/in/sergiodeleon
Mónica Alexandra Arboleda Arbelaez
Mónica Alexandra Arboleda Arbelaez holds dual leadership responsibilities as CTO and CISO. She works across cloud security, corporate risk, and technology strategy, bridging cybersecurity with digital transformation initiatives.
Profile: https://pa.linkedin.com/in/monicarboledarbelaez/en
Fabio Peña
Fabio Peña leads cybersecurity and compliance at Copa Airlines. His role focuses on aviation security, regulatory compliance, and protecting digital operations in a highly interconnected global travel environment.
Profile: https://pa.linkedin.com/in/fabiop1
Why Panama’s CISOs Matter
From global shipping routes to financial services and aviation, Panama’s digital infrastructure carries regional and international risk. The CISOs highlighted here are not only defending their organizations but also strengthening trust across borders and industries.
As cyber threats continue to target critical services, these leaders are worth watching for how they adapt, modernize, and lead security in complex environments.