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Scopely CISO, Nicole Holmes, is a top CISO to watch in 2024

Congratulations to our SVP of Enterprise Technology & CISO, Nicole Holmes, for being named as one of the “50 CISOs to watch in 2024.”

The list celebrates the most visionary and effective cybersecurity leaders in the industry and Nicole is honored for her leadership in enterprise-level technology and compliance-based initiatives geared at enhancing security, reducing process inefficiencies and introducing automation or cutting-edge technology.

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Lacework is proud to present our second annual list of 50 CISOs to Watch, a compilation of the most visionary and effective cybersecurity leaders in the industry.

In a field driven by constant change, what sets a cybersecurity leader apart? Beyond technology, it’s their adaptability, creative problem-solving, and commitment to progress. The 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024 exemplify this. With new cybersecurity regulations like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) four-day incident reporting requirement and high-profile legal cases, the accountability and risk associated with CISOs’ roles have intensified. Recognizing the increasing challenges yet often underappreciated role of these professionals, we launched the 50 CISOs to Watch initiative last year to celebrate the CISOs demonstrating outstanding technical and leadership qualities. Now, we’re excited to continue the tradition for a second year.

The 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024 are shaping the future of cybersecurity with every decision they make. Not only are these CISOs problem solvers, negotiators, and mentors, but they’re also consultants, strategic thinkers, technical experts, educators, and crisis managers. They’re the ones making tough decisions in the boardroom, leading the charge in cybersecurity operations, simplifying technical concepts, and guiding companies through high-pressure situations. What truly distinguishes these CISOs is their nuanced understanding of AI and emerging technologies and ability to embrace change.

Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024.


Ami Dave Bansal
Fanatics

Anand Singh
Alkami Technology

Andrew Heighington
EarthCam

Arun Abraham
Bose

Bill Bowman
Emburse

Carolin Desirée Toepfer
Cyttraction

Catrena Slaughter
Mars Wrigley

Chris Betz
Amazon Web Services

Chris Mellen
Ginkgo Bioworks

Christina Bray
Collins Aerospace

Dan Maslin
Monash University

David Barker
Reorg

Dawn-Marie Hutchinson
BAT

Deshard Stevens
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Elena S. Seiple
Zillow

Elin Ryrfeldt
Axfood

Glenn Ford
Caesars Digital

Grant Anthony
Orion Health

Greg Notch
Expel

Heather Hinton
PagerDuty

Jenny Dho
SSENSE

Jessica Gomes
Grant Thornton Australia

Jesús Merida
Iberia

Jonny Herd
Paddle

Karen Holmes
Brightcove

Karine Thibault
Roper Technologies

Kelli Burns
Accolade

Kevin Tham
Rich Data Co.

Kevin Winter
Deloitte

Kwadjo Nyante
Aignostics

Manju Mude
Oportun

Michael Calderin
YAGEO Group

Michael Lyborg
Swimlane

Michael Schrank
adidas

Nathan Morelli
SA Power Networks

Ngozi Eze
Levi Strauss & Co

Nicole Holmes
Scopely

Nicole is adept at leading enterprise-level technology and compliance-based initiatives geared at enhancing security, reducing process inefficiencies, and introducing automation or cutting-edge technology. Nicole is widely recognized for her diverse skills that can navigate various disciplines within IT including AWS cloud technologies, on-premise infrastructure, and SaaS applications.

Nuno Martins da Silveira Teodoro
Solaris

Param Vig
3M

Patrick Beggs
ConnectWise

J. Paul Lynch
CubeSmart

Philip Owen
TELUS Health

Poornima DeBolle
Menlo Security

Rebecca Harness
Quickbase

Sarah Self
Aviva

Shannon Jurkovic
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

Sheetal Joseph
Isar Aerospace

Valerio Sorrentino
SYNLAB International

Veronique Bardet
Pierre Fabre Group

Washington Gómez
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