Izhar Mujaddidi

Izhar Mujaddidi is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as Senior Director of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer at Carelon Behavioral Health, a position held since October 2011 at Elevance Health. Mujaddidi oversees P&L, divisional budgets, and organization-wide information security programs, successfully conducting risk assessments for significant mergers that positioned the company as a leader in behavioral health. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at TCAssociates, where protocols were developed for various governmental agencies, and Information Assurance Senior Program Manager at NETSTAR-1, leading security audits for the Air Force Medical Services. Mujaddidi's military background includes service in the US Army as both an active duty member and reservist. Educational credentials include an Executive Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Security and diverse degrees in healthcare policy, business administration, and marketing, underscoring a robust foundation in both technology and management.