Mr. Faxon is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with global responsibility for all data and systems security, protecting information and technology across multinational, complex, diversified organizations. A trusted advisor to CEOs, BoD, executive committees, CIOs, CTOs, and GCs. Valued for thought leadership, technical acumen, and business-positive approach to managing risks. Over twenty years of experience defining and overseeing security programs, developing people, forging partnerships and leading high-performance teams in North America, South America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe. He has served the Aerospace & Defense, Travel and Entertainment, Legal, and Mining industries
He led the creation and expansion of Information Security functions. Establishing the strategic security vision for both IT and OT environments taking into account new and emerging cyber threats, evolving technology, and organizations unique needs. He has spearheaded major investments in information security systems including the overhaul of security governance, infrastructure, and expansion of network defenses and strengthening server and endpoint security. Established cyber threat intelligence programs, incident response programs and processes, and digital forensic capabilities along with establishing strategic partnerships with large-scale outsourced providers for both security operations, Red/Blue team assessments, and IR work. In addition, he has driven security contributions across cloud, mobile, and high-performance computing initiatives. Notable achievement include:
- Defined and led $50.1M global three-year IT/OT cybersecurity transformation strategy across all operating sites