- Cybersecurity Integration: Ensure that security protocols and risk management strategies are unified across both organizations to avoid vulnerabilities during the merger process.
- Data Protection and Privacy: Prioritize compliance and safeguard customer and corporate data by aligning privacy policies across merged entities.
- Risk Management in Transition: Implement continuous monitoring and robust risk assessments to mitigate potential security threats arising from system integrations.
- Building a Resilient Security Culture: Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness among employees to ensure ongoing protection during organizational changes and beyond.
Jeffry Northrop
Chief Information Officer, Mars Wrigley North America
Mars Inc
Jeff Northrop was recently promoted from Chief Information Security Officer for Mars Petcare into his current role as Chief Information Officer for Mars Wrigley North America. Mr. Northrop joined Mars, Incorporated in May 2019 as Director, Security CoE where he established an OT security program, operationalized the data protection program, and managed Security Architecture before assuming the CISO role for Mars Petcare.
Prior experiences include positions as Security Officer for Liberty Mutual, CTO for the IAPP, and Head of Technology for Reed Elsevier. Mr. Northrop lives in Maine where, along with his wife, he has raised two boys. He now spends his free time hiking, tending to his gardens, and spoiling his cat and chickens.
