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Maggie CalleVP & CISO, Varicent
Maggie Calle is the Chief Information Security Officer at Varicent, with more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership across the financial, insurance, retail, and technology sectors. She is known for successfully implementing cybersecurity and risk management programs that enable the business and drive innovation and digital transformations.
In 2024, she was recognized in the CISOs Top 100 Accelerated list for her impact in the field. She also received the 2023 Trailblazer Award from Ted Rogers School of Management, which honors a distinguished Ted Rogers graduate who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in their chosen profession and was inducted into its Alumni Wall of Distinction. Other accolades include being named one of Canada’s Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity by IT World Canada, Women to Watch by Risky Women organization, a Global Top Influencer in Cybersecurity by IFSEC Global, Woman in Leadership by SiberX and also receiving employers’ recognitions such as Varicent's Leadership Vantage, Aviva’s CIO and BMO's Best of the Best awards.
She is a public speaker, mentor, and a co-author of two #1 international bestsellers: "Evolution of Leadership in STEM" and "Women Transforming the Landscape of Science and Technology." Maggie holds CISSP, PMP, and Chartered Director certifications. Her academic achievements include a Bachelor of Commerce in IT Management from Toronto Metropolitan University, an MBA in Risk Management and Corporate Governance from Athabasca University, Masters in Project Management from Schulich University, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Computer Programming and Analysis from Seneca Polytechnic.
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