Omer Farid

Omer Farid is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in information security leadership roles. As the Division Information Security Officer and Director of Cybersecurity at Abbott, Omer oversees critical security initiatives. Previously, Omer served as the Global Information Security Director at Alere Inc., and the Director of IT Security at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, where strong security frameworks were developed and implemented. Omer's earlier career includes significant contributions as a Global Security Architect at ADP and as a Senior Information Security Analyst at Biovail Corporation, showcasing a deep expertise in protecting organizational assets and data.