Dirk Maxwell is an accomplished and seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with a distinguished career over 34 years that has transformed cybersecurity programs at some very large global enterprises operating in several key verticals. Dirk is currently Chief Information Security officer at LKQ Corporation, a $14B global distributor of automotive parts and services. As LKQ’s first Chief Information Security Officer, Dirk has built a security program and team that have delivered significant measurable improvements in security that have been instrumental in ensuring continuity of business operations and protection of sensitive systems and information throughout the enterprise. Prior to LKQ, Dirk served as CISO and in other leadership roles at Sitel (global contact center management firm), Kroll (global professional services firm), Dell (computer manufacturer), and Texas Instruments (technology and defense systems manufacturer).