New York’s marketing and advertising ecosystem operates on data, platforms, and speed. From advertising technology exchanges to global agency networks, security leaders in this sector protect sensitive client information, proprietary analytics systems, and artificial intelligence–driven platforms while ensuring business agility. The executives below are shaping how cybersecurity supports trust and growth across media and advertising organizations.
Sabeena Lalwani — Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President, Magnite
Sabeena Lalwani serves as Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President at Magnite, where she leads cybersecurity strategy and technology governance in a large-scale advertising technology environment. Her background spans governance, risk, and compliance leadership across the AppNexus and Xandr ecosystem, including oversight of System and Organization Controls reporting, Sarbanes–Oxley information technology controls, enterprise risk assessments, and audit assurance programs. She is also an active member of InfraGard and New York Police Department SHIELD.
Shaun Belders — Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Omnicom
Shaun Belders is Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for Business and Client Engagement at Omnicom. He leads Business Information Security Officers across Omnicom subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with corporate security standards across a global agency network. With decades of experience in cybersecurity and risk leadership, he focuses on embedding consistent security practices across diverse operating companies and client-facing environments.
Richard Arenaro — Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Horizon Media
Richard Arenaro serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer at Horizon Media. He oversees enterprise technology strategy and cybersecurity, including artificial intelligence governance, digital infrastructure modernization, and compliance-aligned data governance programs. His dual technology and security leadership reflects the growing convergence of innovation and risk management in modern media organizations.
Ricardo De La Cruz — Head of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Cheil Agency Network
Ricardo De La Cruz leads information technology and cybersecurity for Cheil Agency Network’s North American agencies. He drives digital transformation and enterprise governance initiatives while strengthening infrastructure reliability and security across multiple agency brands. His leadership emphasizes operational resilience and alignment between technology strategy and business objectives.
Securing Trust in New York’s Advertising Economy
Marketing and advertising organizations depend on secure data pipelines, analytics platforms, and artificial intelligence systems to deliver results at scale. Cybersecurity leaders in this sector ensure those systems remain resilient, compliant, and aligned with client expectations—protecting both creative innovation and corporate reputation.
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