KXCO are very pleased to announce Charles Tango has joined the advisory board at KXCO.
Charles Tango is one of the leading figures in the US Tech industry.
Charles is the Chief Information Security Officer at Sysco, a Fortune 60 global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products to customers around the world.
Charles is a Venture Partner at Bloccelerate, one of the largest blockchain focused VC funds, and holds advisory board positions with several companies including OptimEyes, an AI risk management platform and Lytical Ventures, a cybersecurity / AI VC. Additionally, he is a member of IBM Security’s Advisory Board. He has previously held board and advisory board positions which have led startup growth through profitability. Charles also does public speaking several times a year, including a recent Keynote panel at RSA and is a seed investor in early-stage startups.
Prior to his role at Sysco, Charles held the Chief Information Security Officer position at Altria as well as senior level Information Security positions with financial institutions in the NY metro area, including Chief Information Security & Risk Officer for Sterling National Bank and Senior Vice President, IT & Operational Risk at Citigroup. During his time in NY he was also a charter founding member of the NY ISC2 Chapter.
Highly accomplished IT and Risk Management Leader, with a proven record of securing digital transformation, deploying emerging technologies, and balancing business with IT risk. Winner of the Top 100 CISOs for 2020 award at the 2020 Blackhat Conference. Special expertise in regulatory compliance, communication, and process improvement. Significant experience presenting complex IT risk topics to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Boards of Directors. Established board member in both an advisory and independent board member capacity for security startups and Fortune 500 companies. Active thought leader and speaker in Cybersecurity forums and conferences.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sysco, Houston, TX 2020 – Present
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Head of IT Risk Management
Sysco, a Fortune 60, is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers around the world.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Head of IT Risk Management
Altria Group, the Fortune 150 parent company of such notable brands as Phillip Morris USA, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, and US Smokeless Tobacco is a global leader in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of superior tobacco and wine products. Most recently Altria Group became the largest shareholder of JUUL Labs, the leading e-vapor company, and Cronos Group, a leader in the Canadian cannabis market.
Sterling National Bank (Formerly Provident Bank), Montebello, NY 2013 – 2016
Sterling National Bank is a regional commercially focused bank in the NY Metro area with a recent track record of significant growth both organically and through acquisitions, which drove the need for enhanced risk management programs. Sterling National Bank merged with Provident Bank and Astoria Bank to form a prominent regional bank in the NY Metro area.
CITIGROUP, New York, NY 2004 – 2013
Senior Vice President – Operations & Technology Global Risk Management Strategy 2010 – 2013
CAREER NOTES: Previously held position of Senior System Administrator & Security Specialist at IOPLEX COMMUNICATIONS (1998-2000). Details available on request.
Advisory Board Member:
IBM Security 2017 – Present
Bloccelerate VC 2018 – Present
MaxxPotential 2017 – 2021
Scanta AI 2020 – Present
OptimEyes AI 2020 – Present
Lytical Ventures 2022 – Present
Board Member:
Virginia Cybersecurity Partnership 2016 – Present
Richmond Technology Council 2016 – 2020
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) – Business Excelsior College
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