CISO
Motorola Mobility
About Me
Mr. Richard Rushing is the Chief Information Security Officer for Motorola Mobility LLC.; Richard participates in several corporate, community, private, and government Security Council’s and working groups setting standards, policies, and solutions to current and emerging security issues. As Chief Information Security Officer for Motorola Mobility, he has led the security effort by developing an international team to tackle the emerging threats of mobile devices, targeted attacks, and cyber-crime. He organized developed and deployed practices, tools and techniques to protect the intellectual property across the worldwide enterprise. A much-in-demand international speaker on information security Richard has presented at many leading security conferences and seminars around the world.
CIO
Trucordia
CISO
Gap Inc.
Global CISO
Carnival Corporation
About Me
As the Global Chief Information Security Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, Margarita Rivera brings over 20 years of expertise in safeguarding digital ecosystems for Fortune 50 and Fortune 200 companies across diverse industries. Her leadership has been pivotal in implementing cutting- edge cybersecurity frameworks, fostering a culture of security, and ensuring adherence to international standards across the organization. In her role as Global CISO, Margarita oversees the enterprise-wide information security strategy, aligning it with Carnival’s mission and global operations. Collaborating closely with senior executives, Margarita supports top-line growth, drives operational efficiencies, and enables secure innovation within Carnival’s technology-driven environment. She is instrumental in mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across Carnival’s nine world-class cruise line brands. Guided by a servant leadership philosophy, Margarita empowers her teams and cultivates a culture of collaboration, transparency, and innovation. Her extensive expertise spans the design of advanced cybersecurity frameworks, management of complex incident response protocols, and the protection of critical operations, positioning her as a trusted leader in the cybersecurity field. Margarita holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Florida International University. She is also certified as a C-CISO, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, and CIPT. A recognized thought leader, author, and speaker, Margarita has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Authentic Leadership Award from the National Diversity Council. In her personal life, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and exploring culinary and cultural experiences.
BISO
TD
About Me
Kodjo Hogan is the Business Information Security Officer at TD, driving security risk strategy for the U.S. Risk Management division with a focus on credit card underwriting and auto finance portfolios. He oversees the end-to-end risk lifecycle for 170+ critical, revenue-impacting applications, aligning operational controls with enterprise security objectives to reduce risk exposure, strengthen audit posture, and support long-term resilience. With over eight years of experience in fintech, SaaS, and global banking, Kodjo has built GRC functions from the ground up, led audit-ready SOC 2 and FedRAMP programs, and governed third-party risk across 500+ vendors. Previously, he was the founding GRC leader at Chainalysis, accelerating FedRAMP “In Process” status and embedding security across engineering, legal, and product teams. Kodjo is also a recognized speaker on AI governance, operational risk, and GRC modernization.
CISO
Bank of China, USA
About Me
Rod Aday is the Chief Information Security Officer at Bank of China USA and an Advisory Board Member of the CISO/CIO Governing Body. With over 22 years of executive experience across finance, banking, telecoms, and cybersecurity, he has guided organizations through complex technological transitions, migrations, and business continuity planning. Rod specializes in influencing board-level decisions, implementing data-driven, risk-based approaches, and enabling businesses to navigate digitization while meeting shareholder and board expectations. He leads organization-wide security initiatives, drives cyber intelligence and incident response, and identifies strategic partnerships to strengthen enterprise security. Rod is recognized for his ability to combine technology, processes, and people to deliver sustainable and competitive advantage.
CIO
ISS A/S
About Me
Alice Fournier is an experienced technology leader with a strategic approach to leveraging technology for growth. With deep experience driving technology-led transformation, Alice is a strong collaborator who successfully manages across functions and regions to establish a secure and agile digital workplace, while actively contributing to business growth. Alice currently serves as ISS’ Chief Information Officer for the Americas. She brings to the role a multidisciplinary background at the intersection of IT, marketing, sales, and digital. Alice knows how to leverage technology to both optimize costs and drive revenue. She brings a bold, strategic, business-led approach to the IT function; she leads in a servant mindset; and is dedicated to empowering her team to grow, learn, and thrive. Alice has previously held several senior management roles including most recently Chief Digital Office and VP Digital Capabilities for WD-40 Company; Senior VP Digital Commerce for Geometry Global, VP ECommerce and Omnichannel for Kantar; ECommerce Manager for BIC LGS, all in the New York City Metropolitan area.
Global CSO
Booking Holdings
VP Chief Enterprise Architecture
Ecolab
About Me
Grant Ecker is a senior technology executive leading Enterprise Architecture and Integration at Ecolab, managing a global team of architects and integration leaders. With 20+ years of experience, he drives transformation and innovation across billion-dollar IT portfolios, building proactive architecture communities and aligning technology strategy with business value. Grant is also the Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Network, the largest vendor-neutral community for Chief Architect executives, connecting 600+ members across 400+ Fortune 500 companies. Through this network, he leads global virtual and in-person events, sponsors specialized topic groups, promotes diversity in architecture, and shares thought leadership via publications and conferences, further advancing the profession and enabling architects worldwide to drive impactful business outcomes.
VP of Global Architecture, Data & Generative AI
McDonalds
CTO, Head of Engineering
Wells Fargo
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This session explores how CIOs and CISOs are redefining their role in an environment where technology decisions directly impact business continuity, trust, and competitive advantage.
AI is transforming enterprise capability, but it is also introducing new vulnerabilities that many organizations are not fully equipped to manage. From model manipulation to data exposure and autonomous decision risks, the threat landscape is evolving faster than traditional security strategies.
This discussion examines how leaders are adapting their security posture to account for AI-driven risk, and whether existing frameworks are sufficient in a world where systems are no longer fully deterministic.
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This conversation addresses the uncomfortable reality that not everything can be protected equally, and explores how leaders are making strategic decisions about where to invest, where to accept risk, and how to align security with business priorities.
Unlock insights into the evolving landscape of talent deployment and retention as board expectations drive CIOs to rethink traditional IT talent models. Explore the impact of GenAI on coding processes and the software engineering lifecycle,and discover strategies for optimizing talent allocation and headcounts. Gain actionable insights into defining new roles, cultivating essential skills,and charting GenAI-centric career paths to align with organizational goals and stayahead in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, they are becoming increasingly reliant on a growing ecosystem of vendors, models, and platforms. While this enables speed, it also introduces new forms of dependency that are not always visible until they become constraints.
This session explores how leaders are navigating tradeoffs between innovation and control, evaluating long-term risk in third-party AI ecosystems, and making strategic decisions about what to own, what to outsource, and how to avoid lock-in in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Cybersecurity is shifting from reactive defense to predictive resilience, powered by AI, data, and real-time intelligence. But this transition requires more than new tools, it demands a fundamental shift in mindset and operating model.
This session explores what it takes to build organizations that can anticipate, adapt, and respond to threats before they escalate.
