3rd CSO 360 Americas

Speakers – 3rd CSO 360 Americas 2027

The next programme is being developed. If you would be interested in getting involved as a Speaker, please let us know. We would also welcome your input on companies, topics or specific persons you would like to see included on the agenda this year. Our programmes are carefully researched and curated by professionally trained conference producers. They are organic to ensure that we can be agile enough to accommodate the very latest emerging topics on the day. A mix of keynotes, case studies, fireside chats, table think tanks and group roundtables sessions are pre-dominantly led by Chief Security Officers, geopolitics, investigations, intelligence practitioners and other subject matter specialists.

Our international speaker panels are handpicked and are by invitation.

We welcome your input into shaping the agenda, contact: sara.hook@pulseconferences.com

Our recent 2026 International Speaker Panel (partial list)

Ben Hiorns

Americas Analyst, Dragonfly from Dow Jones (USA)

Ben Hiorns is an Americas Intelligence Analyst at Dragonfly, a geopolitical and security intelligence company. He leads Dragonfly’s coverage of Venezuela. Ben also covers Central America, the Andean region and parts of the Southern Cone for Dragonfly, particularly focused on the impact of organised criminal activity, drug trafficking and great power competition on business operations in the region. Prior to joining the company, Ben studied an undergraduate degree in American and Canadian Studies at the University of Birmingham and a postgraduate degree in Intelligence and International Security from King’s College London.

Charles Page

Director, Global Safety and Security, Palladium (UK)

Charles is Palladium’s Director of Global Safety and Security, having worked with the company in both project and corporate roles for the past eight years. Palladium provides project management support to clients across the globe specialising in international development. Prior to Palladium, Charles served as a Brigadier in the British Army operating in multiple countries and across a range of disciplines, including a year attached to the United States Marine Corps. He holds a Masters’ Degree in Defence Studies and an MBA. At the Conference he will talk through Palladium’s approach to Crisis Management, illustrating his talk with case studies.

David Priess

Global Head of Training and Education, Emergent Risk International; Senior Fellow, Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security - George Mason University

Dr. David Priess is Global Head of Training and Education at Emergent Risk International and a senior fellow at the Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security at George Mason University. A former CIA intelligence officer, manager, and presidential daily briefer who also served at the State Department, he writes and speaks widely on intelligence and national security. He is the author of The President’s Book of Secrets, the definitive book about the President’s Daily Brief, and his analysis has appeared in outlets including the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Politico, and Lawfare.

Dorothea Gioe

Strategic Intelligence and Geopolitical Risk Advisor

Dorothea Gioe is the founder of GioeIntelligence Solutions, specializing in building strategic intelligence programs and geopolitical risk capabilities, with a particular focus on training and professional development. With more than two decades of experience across the U.S. intelligence community and the private sector, including service in the CIA, U.S. Africa Command and senior roles in corporate risk advisory, her insights help business leaders navigate geopolitics, security, and hybrid risk. A visiting fellow in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, she frequently writes, teaches, and speaks on strategic intelligence, security risk, and the evolving professionalization of corporate security and intelligence.

Jacob Meeks

Security Manager - Assistance, International SOS

Jacob Meeks is the Security Manager, Assistance at International SOS. Prior to joining International SOS, Jake worked for 15 years with INGOs [International Non-Governmental Organizations], to include managing his own consultancy for three of those years. Before that Jake served as an infantryman for four years in the 82nd Airborne, US Army.

Jake has extensive international experience from INGOs and the military, working in various parts of Africa, the Middle East, North & Central America, Eastern Europe and more, for over a decade. During his time with INGOs, Jake has responded to multiple man-made and natural disasters, ran security operations in remote & complex environments, designed and implemented dozens of continuity and contingency plans, and trained hundreds of personnel in security awareness and crisis management, among other things.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Supply & Logistics from Portland State University, and a master’s in Public Administration. He is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Board Certified specialist in Security Management.

James Brasil

Head of Security LATAM - Corporate Security, GSK (Brazil)

James Brasil is a seasoned security executive a former Operation Specialist with the US Navy, with over 20 years of Corporate experience across Brazil and Latin America, specializing in complex organizational environments and diverse industries. Currently serving as the Head of Corporate Security for LATAM at GSK, James is responsible for establishing corporate security governance, aligning security resources with business objectives, and ensuring robust crisis and continuity planning across the region.

James holds a bachelor degree in marketing and certifications in Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection from Michigan State University, Leadership in Ethics and Compliance from the Ethics & Compliance Institute, Crisis Management from Northwestern University. He is also a certified Green Belt in Lean/Six Sigma methodology and has completed advanced training in incident and kidnap management.

Kevin Uniacke

Director of Intelligence Programs, Seerist

Kevin Uniacke is Seerist’s Director of Intelligence Programs and brings more than 15 years of experience in intelligence tradecraft, geopolitical risk analysis, and operational planning. At Seerist, he leads a team of 20 researchers responsible for the daily production of security-focused analytic work supporting global decision-makers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Prior to joining Seerist, Kevin spent ten years on Active Duty as a U.S. Air Force officer and continues to serve today as an intelligence officer in the New York Air National Guard. Kevin holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Kirsty Graham

Chief Executive Officer, Edelman U.S.

Kirsty Graham is a seasoned leader with a 30-year career in policy, communications, and public relations, spanning senior roles in government, Corporate America, and the agency world. Kirsty began her career in international diplomacy, serving 16 years in the New Zealand Foreign Service where she worked on a range of economic, trade, and political issues. Her diplomatic assignments included a secondment to support Foreign Minister Sir Don McKinnon (1994–1996), a five-year posting to Washington, D.C. (1996–2000), a secondment as Deputy Spokesperson at the British Embassy in Washington (2001), and five years as New Zealand’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations (2006–2010). Following her government service, Kirsty spent a decade at Pfizer Inc. in a series of senior leadership roles. Most notably, she served as Head of Global Policy and later as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Biopharmaceuticals Group, where she directed global public affairs, communications, and policy across more than 125 markets. In March 2020, Kirsty joined Edelman and has since held four leadership roles, including Global Chair of the Health sector and Global President of Practices and Sectors. In these positions, she led strategy for the firm’s largest practice areas, spearheaded award-winning global client work, and guided the development of Edelman’s corporate and brand communications, ESG, and industry sector strategies. Today, as CEO of Edelman U.S., Kirsty continues to serve on Edelman’s Executive Leadership Team, bringing together her deep expertise in diplomacy, corporate affairs, and communications to help clients navigate the intersection of business, policy, and society.

Kyle Elliott

Vice President, RightCrowd

Kyle Elliott is the Vice President for RightCrowd – the leader in enterprise-class, worker and visitor physical access automation. Kyle held similar, executive roles previously at Vector Flow, HID Global, Quantum Secure and VidSys – all software companies delivering physical security-centric solutions. Kyle has in-depth industry, security integrators, and partner network knowledge of PACs (physical access control), Biometrics, Facial recognition/authentication, SOC Operations and Video Analytics/PSIM. Kyle has led sales organizations delivering value-added solutions to Global 2K customers worldwide.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-elliott-94788930/

Liz Lauzon

Global Intelligence Manager, Discord

Liz is currently the Global Intelligence Manager at Discord, leading an intelligence and crisis response program uniquely housed within Trust & Safety. After building the team as a Sibylline consultant, Liz joined Discord full-time in 2024 to drive strategic development, embed intelligence in company decision-making, and mature crisis response capabilities addressing both physical and reputational risks.

Prior to Discord, Liz spent a decade cultivating her Latin America (LATAM) regional expertise working at the Organization of American States (OAS), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Southern Pulse, conducting LATAM security-focused investigative projects. Liz honed her security intelligence skills while at Meta, where she transitioned from a Senior LATAM Analyst to the Americas Intelligence Team Lead.

Liz holds a Master of Public Diplomacy from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelors in both International Studies and Spanish from the University of Richmond. She is a member of DCAR and OSAC and held a board seat on OSAC’s Latin America Regional Committee in 2022.

Martin Hermida

Sovereign Analyst, Insight Investment

Investment and policy professional with experience in the buy and sell side covering G10 and EM fixed income instruments.
Passionate about economic and development policy with public sector experience in energy, education and bilateral trade policy.
Experienced presenter to audiences of decision makers in finance and government.

Meredith Wilson

Founder and CEO, Emergent Risk International (USA)

Meredith Wilson is the Founder and CEO of Emergent Risk International, LLC, which empowers companies to understand and address the impact of geopolitical events on their business. The company specializes in addressing risks and opportunities in emerging markets, political and security risk, and building strategic risk intelligence programs for multi-national companies and organizations. ERI provides consulting, training and advice to some of the largest multi-national companies in the US. Ms. Wilson serves as a political risk and intelligence advisor to executive management and government and has more than 20 years experience in international environments, the energy sector, major corporations and the US intelligence community. Before founding Emergent Risk International, Ms. Wilson worked at the Pentagon for the US Defense Intelligence Agency. In 2007 she moved to the private sector to build a strategic intelligence program at ConocoPhillips. Subsequently she worked in regulatory affairs before moving on to Kosmos Energy to develop a political risk program. She served as a business intelligence advisor to the National Intelligence Officer for Science and Technology and provides briefings to executives and members of the USG and US military. She is a cofounder of the Private Sector Intelligence Council (PSIC), a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for International Risk and Intelligence Professionals (AIRIP), and an Advisory Board member for the Southeastern Analysts’ Roundtable. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and a Masters Degree in History. Ms. Wilson has lived and worked in Australia, the UK, Ireland, Vietnam and Malaysia. She also has extensive experience working in the Middle East and Africa. She is available for speaking engagements related to geopolitical events and utilizing intelligence to build better business strategy.

Michael Colao

CISO/CSO. Former Chief Underwriter - Direct and Indirect Risks, AXA XL

Experienced CSO/CISO and Cyber Underwriter with than 25 years experience in financial services. Has a strong side-interest in computer forensics and in the management of digital evidence. Graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1987 where he studied Mathematics and Computer Science. He has since lived in three continents and has lectured globally on security technology issues. Since 1996 has been working in Security and Technology in Financial Services primarily in London.

Dr. Michael Bender

Manager Intelligence-Global Security, Macquarie Group (USA)

Michael is a Senior Intelligence Analyst for Macquarie USA. He possesses a PhD in International Relations and Politics from Florida International University with a background in global security issues, the geopolitics of the Middle East and South Asia, and emerging (political, security) threats to O&G markets. Michael is a member of the OSAC: Energy Sector Committee (ESC) steering committee member and has 10+ years of experience in the analysing, writing, and educating on issues related to geopolitics and international security. Prior to working for Macquarie, Michael held positions in academia, political risk analysis and as a researcher at a DC-based, policy think-tank.

Mike Verden

Founder and CEO, The Lake Forest Group (USA)

Founder and CEO of The Lake Forest Group, a strategic security consulting firm, G. Michael Verden understands how to apply security best practices to each unique setting to safeguard people, property, assets, and brand. Mike has led engagements with a varied list of Fortune 100 companies and organizations from industries including financial services, insurance, higher education, and healthcare.

Mike was a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service for 21 years. He protected the President and First Lady as part of the Presidential Protective Division, was a member of the elite Counter Assault Team, and finished his career as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Dignitary Protective Division at USSS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He was an event coordinator for the 2002 Winter Olympics and created security plans for major events including the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indianapolis 500, Breeders’ Cup, and the Women’s Soccer World Cup.

As a Senior Vice President/Managing Director at Hillard Heintze, Mike provided strategic thought leadership, trusted counsel, and end-to-end services to HH clients. In his role as Senior Director of Security for the NBA, Mike managed and coordinated global security throughout the league, including for the NBA All-Star Game, NBA Finals, and the FIBA World Championships.

Mike earned a degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University and an M.S. in Criminology from Indiana State University. He began his professional career with the Skokie, Illinois Police Department and then became a Secret Service agent in the Chicago Field Office.

Ned Farmer

Senior Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Emergent Risk International (USA)

Ned currently manages a globally dispersed strategic intelligence team, embedded with a major technology company. Before joining ERI, Ned led global intelligence for Transocean, a world leader in offshore drilling. Prior to that, as Geopolitical Risk Manager at American Airlines, he designed and implemented the geopolitical risk and security intelligence program; Ned has also served in a variety of leadership positions within the US State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC).

Ned has previously worked at Royal Dutch Shell, the Inter-American Development Bank, the US Congress, and Morgan Stanley. Ned received his B.A. in Political Science from McGill University in Montreal and his M.A. in International Affairs from American University in Washington, DC. He also studied at the Universidad de Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. He is fluent in Spanish, proficient in French, and has travelled to over 100 countries.

Lady Olga Maitland

President, Defence and Security Forum (UK)

Lady Olga Maitland has wide experience in all major Governance, risk Management and Compliance issues in general and global Fraud and Corruption problems in particular. She is a special adviser to a number of dignitaries and a widely sought after speaker at all Major Conferences on several Corporate Governance issues. Lady Olga is a former British MP for the Conservative party. Prior to her political career she was a reporter for the Fleet Street News Agency, a columnist in the London.

Patrick Kane

Senior Director Security, Atlas Air (USA)

Patrick Kane is Senior Director Security for Atlas Air, a US airline conducting cargo and public/private passenger operations worldwide. Patrick is heavily focused on developing and implementing mitigation measures to support a highly mobile global workforce and multiple travelers, to include pre-travel risk assessments, coordinating secure transportation and journey management, assessing hotel and transportation options.

Patrick currently serves as the Chair of the ASIS International Santa Barbara Ventura Chapter #21 and is the President of the Corporate Executive Protection Leadership Council (CEPLC). He recently spearheaded the creation of a Travel Risk Working Group within ASIS International. Patrick is also the past Chair and Chair Emeritus of the OSAC Aviation Security Working Group. He has over 20 years of experience working in private sector corporate security; most of that time focused on international operations and has personal experience on the ground in more than 70 countries.

Since 1996 Patrick has been a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in good standing under the auspices of ASIS International. He received an International Executive MBA from Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain in 2004. Prior to entering the private sector, Patrick served as an infantry officer in the US Marine Corps. He welcomes questions, comments and suggestions and he can be reached at patrick.kane@atlasair.com or patrick.kane.cpp@gmail.com .

Sounil Yu

Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer, Knostic. Book Author, The Cyber Defense Matrix

Sounil Yu is the author and creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix and the DIE Triad, which are reshaping approaches to cybersecurity. He’s a Board Member of the FAIR Institute; fellow at GMU Scalia Law School’s National Security Institute; guest lecturer at Carnegie Mellon; and advisor to many startups. Sounil is the co-founder and Chief AI Safety Officer at Knostic and previously served as the CISO at JupiterOne, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, and Chief Security Scientist at Bank of America. Before BofA, he helped improve information security at several Fortune 100 companies and Federal Government agencies. Sounil has over 20 granted patents and was recognized as one of the most influential people in security by Security Magazine, Influencer of the Year by SC Awards, and a Top 10 CISO by Black Unicorn Awards. He is a recipient of the SANS Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the Cybersecurity Hall of Fame. He has an MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Economics from Duke University.

Rachael Sherman

Global Lead for Regulated Industry - Office of the CISO, Microsoft

Rachael Sherman is the Global Lead for Regulated Industry within Microsoft’s Office of the CISO. She works with highly regulated organizations to strengthen cybersecurity, build trust, and share best practices for securing enterprise environments. Rachael brings over 25 years of experience across engineering, operations, and security leadership roles, helping organizations advance secure digital transformation.

Regina Lombardo

Chief Security Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art (US)

Regina Lombardo currently serves as the Chief Security Officer for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, known to many as simply “The MET.” Its Fifth avenue address places it within the renowned Museum Mile.

Born in New York City and raised by Italian immigrant family, Lombardo often visited the MET during her childhood, taking in the Great Hall and visiting the galleries filled with arts and artifacts representing world civilization. Her favorite “thinking spot” was the famous MET steps where she often sat contemplating her future, though she never imagined her journey would swing her back full-circle to NYC and the beloved MET!”

Lombardo is not only responsible for the safety and security of the iconic buildings along Fifth Avenue, but also The MET Cloisters. Her team of 550 security professionals ensures the security and safety of The MET’s devoted staff, its collections and its 7 million visitors a year. Her incredibly challenging mission is the safe execution of major events hosted at the MET, to include the most famous “MET Gala,” co-hosted by Vogue Magazine and the White House Presidential event hosting all the world leaders attending the UN General Assembly. Her passion is establishing more effective policies and efficient operational protocols for security operations. Her vision for the MET Security team is to become “the global leader” in museum security and protective services.

Lombardo is the former Acting Director and Chief Operating Officer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). She began her career as a Special Agent in the Miami Field Office and held positions in at the US Consulate in Toronto, Canada, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the New York City Office, and the Special Agent in Charge of the Tampa, Florida Field Office before taking the helm in Washington , DC . In 2018, she became the first women to lead the premiere federal law enforcement agency when United States Attorney General William Barr of the U.S. Department of Justice nominated her for the top leadership role, the greatest honor of her life.

Skilled in organizational discipline, oversight and accountability, and risk mitigation, her goal was to lead the women and men of ATF, despite the challenges and adversity she faced with a mission as critical as enforcing the federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, as well as regulating the firearms industry.

It wasn’t long before she was truly tested. During the 2020 civil unrest, while navigating the agency through the Covid-19 global pandemic, she led the largest operational deployment in ATF’s history. Lombardo attributes her “Heart and Sword” leadership philosophy for her success during this time of extreme crisis, a style of leading with compassion and capability and authenticity.

Lombardo earned a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and criminal law with a minor in education and teaching from the University of South Florida. She is a member of numerous professional organizations to include: Women in Federal Law Enforcement, the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, the ATF Retired Foundation, The International Associations of Chiefs of Police, Major City Chiefs, and the Smithsonian Executive Board for Cultural Properties.

Regina Morales

Telescope (US)

Robert Ream

VP, Global Security & Crisis Management | Chief Security Officer, Helmerich & Payne (US)

Robert Ream is Helmerich and Payne Inc.’s Vice President of Global Security and Administration. He is a 1992 graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, completing a Master of Science Degree from the University of Houston in 2004. Robert has also attended Post Graduate study programs at the US National Defense University at Ft. McNair in Washington DC, the Wharton School of Business, the Kellogg School of Management and the FBI Security Executive Academy in Quantico VA.

Before joining H&P, Robert held global security leadership roles with several international oil and gas and mining companies, focusing on complex and high risk security and crisis management operations in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

Prior to and throughout his civilian career, Robert served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Coast Guard’s Specialized Maritime Forces and the Deployable Operations Group. He has deployed domestically and internationally in both the Active and Reserve components. Following the attacks on 9-11, Robert was activated to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Neptune Shield.

Robert is a past Chairman of the American Petroleum Institute’s Security Committee, Former Vice Chair of the DHS/DOE Oil & Natural Gas Sector Coordination Council in Washington DC, and is also a past Chairman of the Energy Security Council where he continues to serve on the Executive Committee. Robert has also served as the Vice Chair for the IOGP Security Committee in London.

Outside of Helmerich and Payne, Robert serves on several industry advisory and governance boards as well as the Finance Chair for NewView Oklahoma, a non-profit focused on persons with low vision. Robert also serves on the Risk Management Committee of DVIS (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) a Tulsa based non-profit focused on serving victims of domestic/sexual violence.

Robert is married to the former Letitia Ann Smith of San Antonio, TX. They have two grown children with Nicholas (18) a Senior at Jenks High School and Tulsa Tech. Robert and his family reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but are lifelong Baylor Bears!

Dr Sally Leivesley

Managing Director Newrisk Limited UK, Member of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists, international media commentator on cyber, catastrophic risks, terrorism and nuclear war (UK)

Dr Leivesley, sally@newrisk.com works on generic solutions to catastrophic risks to critical infrastructure across all disciplines and contributes practical applications to government policy and business. She has been a Panel adviser to for the British IET and CPNI supported publication for Cyber Security in the Built Environment. As an Advisor to companies and governments on protection of people and infrastructure and strategies for security and business Dr Leivesley has worked across industry sectors gas and petrochemicals; power distribution; hazardous goods transportation by rail; underground and aboveground rail; underground mines; bulk shipping and banks. As an international media commentator she has commentated for BBC World Service and other news outlets on extreme threats – Chinese spy balloon over USA nuclear missile site, uranium package at London Heathrow airport, cyber; terrorism; aviation losses; nuclear reactor explosions; Kabul 2021 evacuation; South China Sea; Polonium-210 and Novichok poisonings, Beslan siege; Iran; DPRK; USA Presidential security abroad; Covid-19, unexplained incidents such as MH370 and chemical incidents. Dr Leivesley has held international scientific meetings on issues of catastrophic risk including risks of emerging nuclear weapons, infrastructure resilience including cyber, Covid-19 solutions and hazardous near-earth objects. She was director of two disaster recovery units in Australia (weather and chemical incidents) and trained by British Home Office as Scientific Advisor holding a Cold War appointment as on all aspects of nuclear war. PhD London University; Member of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists RSES; International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigator; Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies, and the British Information Assurance Advisory Council Community.

Walied Shater

Global Security, Mastercard (USA)

Walied’s security experience and training started while working for the United States Secret Service. He moved into corporate, global security in 2007. Since then, he has been investigating and solving security issues; advising on best practices and modern security methodologies; and helping companies, strategic partners, foreign countries, US military/government, stakeholders, and other governments to move forward operationally with minimized risk, fewer threats, and improved opportunities to reach business objectives in a world riddled with security, pandemic, and crisis situations.

Recently Walied was Security Risk Director Security Risk Director with McKinsey. Previous roles have also included Regional Security Advisor of Shell UAE, in Dubai, where he advised a broad group of executives, leaders, partners, and employees across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He develops, plans, implements, and directs global strategy and programs for the protection, safeguarding, and security of employees, intellectual property, integrity, reputation, physical assets, and more with corporate company’s best interests in mind too.

George F. Siegle

Vice President, Resilience Solutions, Americas, Restrata

George F. Siegle, is Vice President, Resilience Solutions, Americas for Restrata. He has 15 years of experience with enterprise safety and security software. George launched Visual Command Center in 2011, and has led product management, marketing, and other functional teams at IDV Solutions and Everbridge. At Restrata, George’s responsibilities include ensuring that Restrata’s resilience OS-based solutions create successful outcomes for their customers. He has worked with numerous Chief Security Officers, C-Suite teams, and their direct reports on product requirements, journey maps, supply chain resilience initiatives, and travel risk management programs to help organizations protect what matters. George is a member of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of ASIS International and a member of the Risk Committee and Michigan Chapter of the Global Business Travel Association.

Robert F. Ream III

Vice President of Global Security, CSO and Administration, Helmerich and Payne’s

Robert Ream is Helmerich and Payne’s Vice President of Global Security, CSO, and Administration based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is a 1992 graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, and a MS from the University of Houston. Robert has also attended Post Graduate studies at the National Defense University in Washington DC, the Wharton School of Business, the Kellogg School of Business and the FBI Academy.
Before joining H&P, Robert held security leadership roles with several oil, gas and mining companies, focusing on operations in LATAM, MENA, and APAC.
Prior to joining the private sector, Robert served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve serving globally in several different operational capacities.
Robert is a past Chairman of the American Petroleum Institute’s Security Committee, Former Vice Chair of the DHS/DOE Oil & Natural Gas Sector Coordination Council in Washington DC, and is also a past Chairman of the Energy Security Council. Robert has also served as the Vice Chair for the IOGP Security Committee based in London.
Robert has been married to the former Letitia Ann Smith of San Antonio, TX for 32 years and has three grown children residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Despite living north of the Red River, TeamReam are all lifelong Baylor Bears!

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CSO 360 Conferences – A Unique Sponsorship Proposition

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What do CSO 360 Sponsors say?

“Being able to moderate the panel, have great discussions across such an amazing landscape with so many different security leaders is great. The 121 meetings were really special. We’ve had a lot of amazing profound conversations, hearing about their worlds, their challenges across global security and the threat landscape, understanding further how we can help support people in some of those areas”
Sara Pratley, SVP Global Intelligence, AlertMedia

“CSO 360 in Rome has been fantastic. A great way to engage with CSOs and our key message at this event has been how do we bring software and data back to the heart of the security and resilience industry and the result has been fantastic. Pulse has done a fantastic job in bringing everyone together and we look forward to future events and to continuing the discussion.”
Botan Osman, CEO, Restrata

“We’ve been sponsoring Pulse CSO 360 for a number of years. The reason we really like this event is the great people that come. It’s a great audience for us. Fantastic to be able to network, share ideas and to speak to people in the industry about the issues of the day and the shared things we all face. That’s been fantastic for us over the years. The other thing that sets this apart from the others is the fun element of engaging together. The Pulse team is very good at making sure you get the most out of the event in terms of building the relationships and connecting. Incredibly value, a lot of fun!!”
Justin Crump, CEO, Sibylline

“It’s my second time at CSO 360. Always a great opportunity to network with people we haven’t seen in the industry for some time. Great to interact to understand new technologies and understand the physical threats that we’ll be facing in the future.”
Robert Aldous, Chief Customer Officer, Solace Global (Frmr Snr Director, Group Risk Strategic Projects, Prudential)

“Great to be back at another CSO 360 event! It’s been superb. We’ve done a lot of networking with our friends and partners at the networking events in the evenings. Lots of great conversations have come from it. I’m already looking forward to next year.”
Andrew Devereux, Risk Intelligence Officer, Healix

“I attend a lot of security events but these days its quality over quantity, for me the CSO means. The level of person who attend means you can learn something and take away From a sponsor perspective, I couldn’t have a better audience and market!”
Andy Williams, Director, SafeHotels Alliance

“The key take-away of CSO 360 is the calibre of the individuals who attend. I’ve done these events over many years and I’m incredibly impressed with the team. They pulled this off brilliantly! I’ve had conversations with people who have budget, make decisions and who want to know about technologies that Mastercard cyber intelligence has.”
EMEA Strategic Alliances Director, Mastercard

“As someone relatively new to security industry events, I found CSO 360’s blend of formal sessions and informal networking particularly effective. The Global Congress bridges generational perspectives, ensuring younger professionals have a voice alongside seasoned leaders. The opening keynote, delivered by the BBC’s Frank Gardner, and the predictions panel were especially valuable for understanding how security trends might shape future news cycles. The informal atmosphere encourages genuine dialogue and relationship-building, making complex security topics more accessible for industry newcomers.”
Breaking News Editor, Factal

“Yet another fabulous event from the awesome, tireless Pulse team! Speed dating was great for both the sponsors and delegates, with plenty of time and the evenings to continue the introductions”
Enterprise Security, QinetiQ

“Fantastic event, relevant topics discussed and delivered by subject matter experts”
Partner, Kaseware

“This is my first time at CSO 360. I wanted to connect with other individuals passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of the products they’re providing for their firms. I’ve had an absolutely amazing time and a long list of highlights. This includes connecting with other professionals looking at the same issues from various perspectives. The boat cruise and the dinner at the Reichstag were also amazing. The networking here has been unique and incredibly valuable.”
Director, Emergent Risk International

Sponsorship Opportunities

To find out more about sponsorship opportunities please contact:
sponsorship@pulseconferences.com

Multi-event offers

Maximise your marketing budget with regional CSO 360 events.

sponsorship@pulseconferences.com

Who joins?

Function

Chief Security Officers / Directors of Security / Corporate Security and:

Investigations
Intelligence
Geopolitics
Business Continuity
Security Risk Management
Threat Management
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Travel Risk
Security Operations
Illicit Trade
Loss Prevention
Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention
Misconduct
Corporate Crime
Information Security
Resilience

Geo

United States of America
Canada
Latin America and Caribbean
+International Speaker Panel

Verticals

Cross-verticals, public and private sectors attend with strong representation from:

Multi-national Corporations
CNI Organisations
Financial Services
Energy and Power
Retail, Manufacturing, FMCGs
Telecommunications and Technology

Venue and Accommodation

The venue in New York City for the 2027 event will be announced in due course.

We vary our venues. The previous event was hosted at Well& by Durst at OWTC – 64th Floor One World Trade Center – New York, NY 10007.

One World Trade Center

Rising 1,776 feet above Lower Manhattan, One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, is more than New York’s tallest building—it is a global symbol of resilience, renewal, and forward-looking leadership. Completed in 2014 as the centrepiece of the rebuilt World Trade Center campus, the tower was designed to embody strength, transparency, and confidence in an interconnected world. Its architecture subtly transitions from a square base to a soaring glass spire, reflecting both stability and innovation. It anchors one of New York City’s most significant business districts.

Conference Space

Details for the 2027 event will be announced in due course.

Accommodation

Details for the 2027 event will be announced in due course.

Location:

Details for the 2027 event will be announced in due course.

Registration details

Tier 1: Delegate Pass $659
Two Events, One Pass

🎟 Who’s Eligible? This offer is exclusively for Tier 1

Chief Security Officers, Directors /heads of Corporate security, geopolitical risk and intelligence, investigations
In-house practitioners managing security and risk for their organizations
This offer is not available for service providers or advisors to the security industry.

Tier 2: Networking Pass £1,995 + vat
For Providers & Consultants – Two Events, One Pass

Eligibility: We have set aside a limited number of Networking Passes designed for senior executives working at provider or advisory companies to experience the event first-hand and network.

Tier 3: Are you are confirmed Speaker, Sponsor or Supporting Association?

Please use this link if you are already a confirmed participant of the event – whether you are a Speaker, Sponsor or Supporting Association.

2027 registration will open soon for Speakers and Sponsors

Inclusions

Entry to 3rd CSO 360 & 6th CISO 360 Americas – co-located with the 7th CISO 360 Americas events run side by side over the two days
Invitation to join all Networking Activities
Lunches and daily refreshments
Post-event presentation materials (subject to speaker opt-out)
Certificates of attendance confirming participation and learning hours are available upon request. CPE / CPD Accreditation: Attendance at this Pulse Conferences event qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE/CPD) credits. Delegates may claim hours toward relevant professional certifications including (ISC)² (CISSP), ISACA (CISM, CISA, CRISC), EC-Council (CEH), ASIS International (CPP, PSP, PCI), and The Security Institute (CSyP, MSyI, FSyI). Delegates may claim up to 14 CPE/CPD credits for full participation over the 2-day educational programme.
Automatic Invitation to Security 360 Circle (monthly virtual roundtables led by practitioners & subject matter specialists on key security, intelligence, resilience topics)
Be part of the Pulse 360 community for future event invitations

Exclusions

Travel and accommodation and all other costs associated with planning for / joining the event

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Worldwide Terms and Conditions

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Payment Policy – for applicable events

Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Inclusions and exclusions are listed. Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and may be subject to cancellation.
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Cancellation, Postponement and Substitution Policy

You may substitute a Delegate at any time by providing notice to Pulse Conferences. Please let us know the details of your replacement copied into an email introduction.
For cancellation of an in-person Delegate place, if a hybrid option exists, you will automatically be transferred to become a virtual Delegate.
No credit will be issued for any cancellations occurring within seven (7) days (inclusive) of the event. This also includes on the day cancellations, or Delegates who cannot stay for the event duration. Only a valid doctor’s note will entitle you to a 100% credit to be used at another Pulse event which must occur within one year from the date of issuance of such credit.
For any cancellations received in writing not less than eight (8) days prior to the event, you will receive a 90% credit to be used at another Pulse event which must occur within one year from the date of issuance of such credit. An administration fee of 10% of the contract fee will be retained by Pulse Conferences for all permitted cancellations.
For any cancellations received in writing not less than 60 (sixty) days prior to the event, you will receive a 100% credit to be used at another Pulse event which must occur within one year from the date of issuance of such credit. If the Delegate is unable or unwilling to attend another event, then you will receive 90% refund of the fee paid. All refunds will be processed within 2 weeks minus a 10% administration / transaction cost fee that will be retained by Pulse Conferences for all permitted cancellations.
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Should Pulse Conferences cancel an event for any reason, you will receive a credit for 100% of the fee paid. You may use this credit for another event, which must occur within one year from the date of cancellation. If the Delegate is unable or unwilling to attend another event, then you will receive 100% refund of the fee paid.
Except as specified, no credits will be issued for cancellations. There are no refunds given under any other circumstances. Pulse Conferences is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event.
Please note that Pulse Conferences reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary without any liability to you whatsoever. Any changes to the programme will be updated on our website.

Health and Safety

In-person events hosted by Pulse Conferences are organised in accordance with the latest health and safety regulations, guidelines, and recommendations, as directed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and the government of the host country of specific events. Working with its venues and suppliers, Pulse takes appropriate health and safety measures. Health and Safety measures for each event will be communicated online and in the specific event information that all registered Attendees receive.
Pulse Conferences also counts on your commitment. As an attendee, you agree to comply with the following measures:
- Do not attend the event if you have been in contact with a person carrying covid-19 or suspected of having been infected, or if you are experiencing any symptoms of covid-19 at the time of the event
- Respect the health and safety requests of Pulse Conferences ambassadors at the event
- Acknowledge that participation in events and in-person activities brings some risk and you assume responsibility for your own well-being

Code of Conduct

Pulse Conferences events are intended for networking, collaboration and to provide inspiration amongst the security community. We generally assume that most people are intelligent and well-intended and we are not inclined to tell people what to do. Ensuring the positive and fulfilling experience of each participant in our community is our top priority. Accordingly:

All participants are expected to show respect and courtesy to others by abiding by this Code of Conduct to participate in our community.
Pulse is dedicated to providing an inclusive and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion (or lack thereof), or other choices.
We do not tolerate harassment of or threats (verbal or physical) to our community in any form. Sexual or discriminatory language and imagery is not appropriate for any of our events or for online media.
Community participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from current and/ or future events or venues at the discretion of Pulse Conferences, and without a credit or refund.
Pulse Code of Conduct applies during all hours of the event programme as well as the official networking receptions as these are also part of the event.

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Force Majeure

Pulse Conferences has the right to virtualise the programme, postpone the date or change the location of the event, if delay of performance is caused by circumstances or events outside of its reasonable control, which shall include but not be limited to industrial action, acts of God, terrorism, pandemic, power cuts or internet failure, civil commotion, refusals to grant licenses or permissions.

Indemnity

By registering, the attendee hereby indemnifies and holds Pulse harmless from and against any and all costs, damages and expenses, including legal costs, which are incurred by the client in such a scenario whereby the event is delayed, changed or virtualised due to circumstances outlined above in the force majeure. We advise booking travel or accommodation that is flexible or refundable.
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Gallery – 2nd CSO 360 Americas 2026

Highlights Video – 6th CISO & 2nd CSO 360 Americas

Day 1 – Main Conference, 11th February 2026

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Day 2 – Main Conference, 12th February 2026

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Welcome Reception – The Moxy By Marriott | Hotel Bar

Networking in the Sky Reception | OneWorld Observatory
Kindly sponsored by Emergent Risk

CISO & CSO Supper | The Volstead at The Malthouse
Kindly sponsored by Mastercard

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Testimonials – CSO 360

“A great opportunity to meet with fellow security colleagues to discuss a range of topics that are affecting the security industry – all in a spectacular location!”
Simon Clarke, Global Security Director, Jhpiego (United States)

Inspiring fresh thinking: When security leaders connect!

“I was delighted to attend my first CSO 360. I found it inspiring and motivating, offering fresh perspectives on security leadership. The Global Congress highlighted how security transcends traditional boundaries – whether protecting priceless artefacts or managing complex AI implementations. The question that resonated most was: ‘How do you bring value to your organisation?’ This provocation aligns perfectly with our mission at the Met, where we’re transforming security culture through innovative approaches. The diversity of attendees and the quality of discussions makes this event unique. I’ve already recommended CSO 360 to other cultural institutions in New York City, as I don’t think they can miss the next one. It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals while thinking differently about common challenges.”
Regina Lombardo, Chief Security Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art (United States)

Building global networks: The power of return visits!

“Most conferences remain regionally focused, but CSO 360 truly delivers global perspectives. The discussions about US election impacts and geopolitical shifts were particularly enlightening for those of us managing security across international operations. Having attended twice now, I’ve found the congress invaluable for understanding how global companies navigate different regional contexts. The mix of strategic insights and practical knowledge makes this event – which I’ve attended twice, now – stand out. It’s rare to find a forum where security leaders from the US, Europe, and beyond can engage so openly.”
Alberto Gallardo, Security Manager, The Walt Disney Company (Spain)

Beyond traditional boundaries: Finding common ground!

“For those of us in the United Nations system, and beyond, CSO 360 offers refreshingly different perspectives. The Global Congress revealed how, despite our different sectors, we share many common security challenges. The format encourages open dialogue and knowledge-sharing in a remarkably constructive atmosphere. What struck me most was seeing how different industries approach similar problems – it’s a win-win learning experience. The combination of subject matter experts and practical case studies makes this event particularly valuable for security leaders looking to broaden their horizons. I live and work in Rome, so it was great that CSO 360 was here – but I hope to return in”
Maria Victoria Montalvo, Deputy Director, World Food Programme (Italy)

Fresh eyes on security: A next-generation perspective

Strategic horizons: Developing tomorrow’s leaders!

“The CSO 360 Global Congress operates at exactly the right strategic level, making it perfect for security leaders navigating the transition to senior management. The AI discussions particularly resonated. These sessions emphasised the importance of maintaining core analytical skills while embracing new technologies. What sets CSO 360 apart is its focus on strategic thinking and future challenges. There’s a real opportunity to develop the next generation of security leaders here, perhaps through dedicated sessions for emerging managers. The event encourages active participation and genuine peer engagement, making it invaluable for professional development. The Rome event was my first, and I was happy to get involved. I will be bringing more of my colleagues next time.”
Andrew Pratt, Deputy Head of Situation Intelligence Analysis, Siemens (Germany)

Networking and meeting potential potential new business partners!

“Excellent organisation, networking experience, great Pulse team, keep it up!”
George Ghines, Founder and CEO, EHC Group (South Sudan)

Programme, topics and speakers!

“Great set of topics, very up to date, profound speakers, amazing!”
Michal Cieslik, CSO, Wiener Linien (Austria)

“Fantastic programme, relevant topics discussed and delivered by subject matter experts”
Charles White, Partner, Kaseware

“Fantastic for implementable learnings and networking!”
Sybil Kleinmichel, Managing Director, Commerzbank (Germany)

“Superb presentations and top notch talented leaders in the cybersecurity industry!”
Kobe Schwartz, Director Threat Intelligence, Signify (Israel)

“Great conference, I learned a lot and met great colleagues!”
Patrick Kane, Senior Director Security, Atlas Air (United States)

“I loved my first CSO 360. I followed the 2022 edition in Istanbul on LinkedIn and saw very positive comments from the community. The mixture is right. You’ve got security practitioners and outside providers. Sometimes, with Germans, we do get focused on facts and data. But having the British influence and a bit more light-hearted approach makes it a worthwhile conference here. I lived in Berlin for nearly ten years and had never had the opportunity to eat in the Reichstag before – what a treat.”
Carolin Jameson, Head of Business Resilience, Siemens Healthineers

“My first time at the CSO 360 Congress has been an absolute triumph. There’s a huge cross-section of speakers and a genuinely international audience. Hence, you gain deep perspectives. Some good socialising also goes with it, where you can meet and build relationships without necessarily talking about business. The setting here in Berlin has been spectacular – not least at dinner in the German Parliament. If you are a CSO or a CISO, I think it’s certainly worth attending – it’s probably the most informative event of this type I’ve been to. If you are a consultant or someone who works with the C-suite, I think it’s hugely important to be here because you’re meeting the people who are often the gatekeepers who are often difficult to get to know and meet outside of these events.”
CEO and Founder, Defuse

“It is an absolute privilege to come here and speak at CSO 360. The audience’s engagement level was very high. During the coffee break afterwards, I couldn’t move because so many people wanted to learn more, which shows what the community is like. They’re a great group from a diverse range of industries and companies. I’ll be back next year.”
CEO, The Association of Corporate Investigators

“It’s my first time at CSO 360, and I came because of the topics on the agenda and the people attending. There were exciting speakers at the conference, especially the keynotes on both days. I will make the time to attend next year to see even more fantastic people from all around the world, speak with other people, hear their concerns, and learn from them.”
CSO, WML (The Netherlands)

“I’ve heard many good things about CSO 360 over the years. Many CSOs I know have almost become CSO 360 groupies and talk about it in such fun terms. There has been some excellent content, and I’ve taken a lot of notes. And also there’s a nice social atmosphere as well. We’ve done some fun things in the evening. So it’s a nice mix of work and then a bit of downtime.”
Co-Founder and CEO of The Clarity Factory

“As this was my first CSO 360 event, I had no preconceptions. Therefore, I was more than pleasantly surprised as I experienced such a warm friendly, professional and fast moving conference and networking event. I met so many old friends, new contacts, good people, possible suppliers, clients or contractors.. All in all a fabulous and valuable use of 3 days of my time.”
Head of Global Security Brown Brothers Harriman (United Kingdom)

“This was my first Pulse event. The topics covered were great and getting to know the participants and sharing information opened my horizons!”
Head Security, McDonald’s – Turkiye

“What a successful conference. It’s been brilliant. The quality of the conversation and the delegates were amazing. The networking is unrivalled. The hospitality is superb. Thanks, Germany, for a wonderful event. It just gets better and better and better every year. And I cannot impress on people enough how you need to be at the next conference in 2024.”
Chief Education & Development Officer – Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi)

“This opened up many new horizons, thank you. Nice meeting intellectual security business people!”
CSO, LC Waikiki – Türkiye

“This conference is very different from any other one I’ve been to because it’s bigger, there’s more to do, a huge range of topics, and everyone’s lovely. I had a great time in the evenings. As a vendor in the security recruitment space, we have had lots of people coming up to us. We’re here, we’re networking, getting to know people and telling people about our opportunities as well. I would definitely recommend CSO 360 to other people. I’ve learnt a lot over the past few days, spoken to interesting people and had a great time.”
Recruitment Consultant, Enteles Search

“I have never experienced such an insightful and innovative gathering of security professionals in my fourteen years career as security professional. Every moment was riveting. I am eagerly looking forward to the next event”
CSO, Pan African Capital Holdings (South Africa)

“Superb!”
Global Safety & Security Manager, McDonald’s Corporation – UK

“Wow! Great quality speakers. Exciting networking events!”
Head Forensic Services, KCB Group PLC – Kenya

“A great team bringing up together experts to create a wonderful event to learn, share and expand your network.
Intelligence and Travel Security Specialist, Coesia (Italy)

“The most beneficial event I’ve ever attended in terms of networking!”
Project Security Manager, Harekar Group – Türkiye

“Varied speakers, good content and a great networking opportunity”
Director, RDM Advisory – Türkiye

“A magnificent virtual “ground-breaking” conference supported by a whole host of key professional stakeholders”
Investigations Director, Regulator (UK)

“Networking and global attendees from all around the world!”
Chief Human Resources & Corporate Services Officer, SOCAR – Türkiye

“As always, Pulse team organized a very interesting conference that allows all the security comunity to communicate and share their experiences. For me it was very important to hear the opinions of some of the best professionals of the security industry.”
CSO, Logista (Portugal)

“A fantastic opportunity offered by Pulse Team to meet world class practitioners and stay on top of best practices in the global security and investigations world!”
Chief Investigations Officer, African Development Bank (Ivory Coast)

“Absolutely excellent! The quality of the presentations, and the ideas shared, were first class. Looking forward to implementing what we learned. Looking forward to 2021!”
Founder/CSO, Resilient World (Switzerland)

“I have really enjoyed the online version of the congress, would go as far as saying it exceeded my expectations. Some really top notch speakers, high level of interactivity and engagement, brilliant multichannel participation opportunities.”
Security Director, Melia Hotels International (UK)

“Good networking, excellent topics, amazing experience!”
Group H&S and Security Manager, Coca-Cola Icecek A.S – Türkiye

“Nice event, well organized by a professional team”
Security, Rethink Technologies – Al Ahli Group (UAE)

“A very useful congress. Excellent speakers and great discussions during the different sessions. I enjoyed this event that, indeed, will be useful for my upcoming security analysis.”
Director, Control Risks Mexico at Equinor (Mexico)

”The Pulse 360 CSO Congress provided significant value and information in a short timeframe, particularly with regard to tradecraft, best practices, and networking.”
Senior Security Intelligence Analyst for the Americas, Cargill (USA)

“CSO 360 continues to provide a great platform for security professionals!”
Managing Director, Seneca Risk (Sierra Leone)

“The CSO 360 Conference was a fantastic opportunity to exchange information and to share perspectives in a collegial environment.”
Senior Director of Security, Atlas Air (USA)

“Embraces the changing threat environments, great experience, fabulous speakers, pertinent interesting focus”
Special Tribunal for Lebanon (The Hague)

“Decades of security experience with a global perspective.”
Sr. Analyst, Global Intelligence/Incident Management, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (USA)

“I was extremely impressed by the content, quality, origination and administration of the Pulse product”
MD, Tierra Nova Solutions (Sierra Leone)

“Great programme, great organization and great attendance have made discussions useful and passionate . Listening testimonials, sharing experiences and ideas regarding good practices, discovering other industries or business ! : you have made my days in Vienna!”
Europe Industries Security Officer, AIR LIQUIDE (France)

“A great one stop shop of the top CSO minds!”
VP, Corporate Security and Resilience, Pearson (UK)

“This opened up many new horizons, thank you. Nice meeting intellectual security business people!”
Deputy CSO, LC Waikiki – Türkiye

“Excellent location, content and organisation. Very good environment for networking and the atmosphere was exceptional!”
Head of Security, Credit Suisse – UK

“Wonderful, excellent , super”
CEO, MTN – Türkiye

“This is an industry-leading conference and should be considered mandatory for all risk management professionals.
Head Of Global Intelligence McDonald’s (United States)

“Good diversity of perspective and participants, a nice break from the more US-centric conferences Great networking and high quality of speakers!”
Manager Aviation Security and Intelligence, Air Canada

“Brilliantly organised, fascinating content and great fun!”
Senior Director (APAC) Global Security & Crisis Management, S&P Global – Singapore

“It was an amazing experience in terms of both planning and execution, thanks!”
Security Group Manager, SOCAR – Türkiye

“Good networking, excellent topics, amazing experience!”
Group H&S and Security Manager, Coca-Cola Icecek A.S – Türkiye

“This opened up many new horizons, thank you. Nice meeting intellectual security business people!”
Deputy CSO, LC Waikiki – Türkiye

“Excellent event! Team Pulse really knows how to make a conference feel welcoming and engaging”
Manager – Geopolitical Intelligence & Analysis United Airlines (United States)

“Under the unprecedented circumstances of COVID, you did an outstanding job at bringing together high quality thought leaders and delivered an excellent, interactive and thought provoking Conference – Bravo!”
CSO, CSL Global / Supply Chain Secure

“Simply amazing , topics and speakers were of current interest and the best in the industry”
CSO, Delivery (India)

“Great experience! Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the 4th CSO 360 Congress was able to provide a great opportunity for learning, networking and re-connecting for security professionals.”
Senior Director of Security, Atlas Air (USA)

“Many thanks Christoph and to the entire panel as well as the conference organisers. Things continue at pace with some exciting contributions here at CSO 360, including a discussion on diversity in the security profession, something I’m glad to say the ACi sees as a key tenet of its vision and practice.”
Group Head of Security, British American Tobacco (UK)

“A great congress, packed with valuable information and insight for CSO’s and their senior security managers.”
VP Global Security Operations, 21st Century Fox (UK)

“I just had the best conference ever!”
CCO, BT (Netherlands)

“Simply the best event for security practitioners. Real expertise and knowledge sharing”
Group CSO, Unipart Group (UK)

“A fantastic event. Awesome speakers addressing a diverse range of interesting and relevant topics. Also, great job by Team Pulse. We have been looked after so well! Thank you!”
Regional Security Director, Caterpillar Inc (Switzerland)

Welcome to the 3rd CSO 360 Americas.

Corporate Security Leadership: Protecting People, Profits, Property, Reputation

Video Highlights

“A great opportunity to meet with fellow security colleagues to discuss a range of topics that are affecting the security industry – all in a spectacular location!” Simon Clarke, Global Security Director, Jhpiego (United States)

Security Leadership: Protecting People, Assets and Organisations 3rd CSO 360 Americas | New York City

Agenda-At-A-Glance

Return to CISO + CSO 360 Americas Co-location

Many thanks to our enabling Sponsors 2027 (partial list)

Platinum Protector + Networking

Platinum Protector

Sapphire Sentinels

Emerald Enforcers

With thanks to our sponsors

Platinum Protector

Platinum Protector

Sapphire Sentinels

Emerald Enforcers

2027 Programme

View the past 2026 Programme

Speakers – 3rd CSO 360 Americas 2027

Our recent 2026 International Speaker Panel (partial list)

Ben Hiorns

Charles Page

David Priess

Dorothea Gioe

Jacob Meeks

James Brasil

Kevin Uniacke

Kirsty Graham

Kyle Elliott

Liz Lauzon

Martin Hermida

Meredith Wilson

Michael Colao

Dr. Michael Bender

Mike Verden

Ned Farmer

Lady Olga Maitland

Patrick Kane

Sounil Yu

Rachael Sherman

Regina Lombardo

Regina Morales

Robert Ream

Dr Sally Leivesley

Walied Shater

George F. Siegle

Robert F. Ream III

Platinum Protector

Dataminr

Platinum Protector

Enteles Search

Sapphire Sentinels

International SOS

RightCrowd

Emerald Enforcers

Trackforce

CSO 360 Conferences – A Unique Sponsorship Proposition

What do CSO 360 Sponsors say?

Sponsorship Opportunities

Multi-event offers

Who joins?

Function

Geo

Verticals

Venue and Accommodation

The venue in New York City for the 2027 event will be announced in due course.

We vary our venues. The previous event was hosted at Well& by Durst at OWTC – 64th Floor One World Trade Center – New York, NY 10007.

One World Trade Center

Conference Space

Accommodation

Location:

Registration details

Tier 1: Delegate Pass $659 Two Events, One Pass

🎟 Who’s Eligible? This offer is exclusively for Tier 1

Tier 2: Networking Pass £1,995 + vat For Providers & Consultants – Two Events, One Pass

Tier 3: Are you are confirmed Speaker, Sponsor or Supporting Association?

Inclusions

Exclusions

“A great opportunity to meet with fellow security colleagues to discuss a range of topics that are affecting the security industry – all in a spectacular location!”
Simon Clarke, Global Security Director, Jhpiego (United States)

Security Leadership: Protecting People, Assets and Organisations
3rd CSO 360 Americas | New York City

Tier 1: Delegate Pass $659
Two Events, One Pass

Tier 2: Networking Pass £1,995 + vat
For Providers & Consultants – Two Events, One Pass

Networking in the Sky Reception | OneWorld Observatory
Kindly sponsored by Emergent Risk

CISO & CSO Supper | The Volstead at The Malthouse
Kindly sponsored by Mastercard