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Title: Chief Information Security Officer EVP Company: Walmart Industry: Retail

Few security roles demand the breadth of Jerry’ s. As EVP and CISO at Walmart, he oversees information security across a global enterprise, spanning data security, engineering, operations, testing and assessment, services, risk and compliance. His remit extends beyond conventional IT into industrial control systems, cloud and products, reflecting the complexity of protecting a modern retailer. Jerry’ s career took a decisive turn after his service in the US Marine Corps, when he joined Walmart and began a more than three-decade career with the retailer. He has built extensive experience across technology and security, eventually taking responsibility for the company’ s global cyber strategy. Jerry champions a model in which cyber resilience is a shared responsibility, rather than the sole preserve of the security team. Jerry also serves on the board of Team8, connecting his corporate experience with cybersecurity innovation.

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