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Adapting to Change: What Leaders Can Learn from a Historic CPG Merger
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Adapting to Change: What Leaders Can Learn from a Historic CPG Merger

June 11, 2025

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.

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Why Does Security Culture Become Complacent, and What Can We Do About It?
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Why Does Security Culture Become Complacent, and What Can We Do About It?

June 11, 2025

Abie has 25 years of experience in technology, risk, and cybersecurity for complex, multi-stakeholder environments in public and private enterprises. Abie has built cyber programs over several years as a CISO, consulted for many companies, and worked with nationally recognized leaders across the cyber security industry. His recent work has involved rapid cyber and technology transformation of innovative global companies and startups, guiding business resilience and post-breach crisis recovery.

Abie holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of North Texas and an MBA from Indiana University. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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Building Maturity Into Your Cybersecurity Program: Strategies for Success
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Building Maturity Into Your Cybersecurity Program: Strategies for Success

June 11, 2025

Nate Vanderheyden is an Executive Director and Deputy CISO for the U.S. Banks at Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Vanderheyden is responsible for the evaluation and evolution of banking systems to enhance cyber resiliency and defensive measures. He started at the firm in 2018 on the Wealth Management Cybersecurity team in direct support of Global Banking Technology and the Private Bank.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mr. Vanderheyden served for 11 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. His last six years of duty were spent at the National Security Agency (NSA), where he conducted and led a team performing computer network operations, advised senior government officials, and authored multiple policy documents shaping cyberspace operations in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and national security objectives.

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