Tarek Ahmad

Tarek Ahmad is an experienced technology risk and security leader, currently serving as Chief Technology Risk Officer at Cenlar FSB since February 2025. Prior roles include Vice President of Information Security Program at First United Bank and Vice President, Enterprise IT Audit Executive Director at Wells Fargo, where responsibilities included oversight of enterprise infrastructure technology risk and security programs. Tarek's background also encompasses positions such as Business Information Security Officer at Allstate, where responsibilities included cybersecurity program management, and various leadership roles at State Farm, Citi, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., focusing on privacy, operational compliance, and risk management. Tarek holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a specialization in Computer Forensics from Utica University, along with bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Central Florida.