First Horizon today announced the appointment of Leilani Farol as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). She will shape and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and strengthen the company’s security framework.
Leadership Appointment and Responsibilities
First Horizon named Farol as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, effective immediately. This will include oversight of the cybersecurity strategy, client data, and client privacy. Also, Farol will enhance threat detection, risk management, and security training within the organization.
Executive Commentary on CISO Role
“Leilani brings more than 25 years of leadership in information security, risk management and technology. We welcome her to the team in this critical role. By continuing to advance our threat detection and response capabilities, robust data governance and privacy, disciplined third‑party risk management and ongoing training for our associates, we continue to protect what matters most: our clients and their trust,” said Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President and CEO of First Horizon. “With security embedded in our products and digital experiences, we can innovate faster and smarter, turning protection into a strategic advantage and positioning First Horizon to grow with confidence in an increasingly complex digital world.”
Farol’s Career and Expertise
Farol brings more than 25 years of cybersecurity leadership and risk management expertise. She has directed enterprise technology strategy and large system implementations across sectors. Most recently, she served as Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance at Fidelity Investments. There, she led the execution of a multi-year enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. Before that, she was Senior Vice President, Cyber Security – Global Information Security at Bank of America. Farol also held several technology leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Source: PRNewswire
