About the Speaker
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    Mike Zachman
    CISO, Zebra Technologies

    I am a high-performing, globally-experienced executive with extensive information security, product security, enterprise risk management and information technology leadership experiences. I believe my unique blend of leadership positions across these disciplines has given me a well-rounded and results-oriented approach.

    I have demonstrated proficiency in driving transformational change through leadership vision, collaboration and execution. Recruited to Zebra Technologies as Chief Security Officer (CSO), I am providing strategic leadership for Zebra's information security, product security, business continuity, and corporate security programs across the global enterprise. Previously, as Caterpillar’s first CISO, I rallied support from numerous stakeholders, created a shared vision, and built a new program with measurable improvements. Recruited from Caterpillar to be Ecolab’s first CISO, I successfully realigned security priorities with business objectives, obtained executive support, achieved quick-wins, restructured the team and recruited talent.

    My proven ability to interact and communicate well with all levels of large organizations, including executive management and the Board of Directors, is a crucial skill. A large part of any risk management position is effective, courageous and measured communications.

    Key skills and attributes include: Leadership Vision | Execution | Communication | Executive presence with Board of Directors of Fortune 50-500 companies | Teamwork | Courage | 20+ years of Information Security, Cyber Security , Product Security, Information Technology, Corporate Security, and Enterprise Risk Management leadership experience | International experience