Ann Elkina

Ann Elkina is an accomplished executive and expert in information security management, currently serving as Executive Director and Chief Business Information Security Officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation since January 2022. With a robust background in cybersecurity, Elkina has been an Advisory Board Member for Cybersecurity at Rutgers University and a Mentor at First Round Capital since 2018 and 2017, respectively. Previously, at Blue Apron, significant contributions were made as Director of Governance and Cybersecurity. A diverse career includes roles spanning project management, engineering, and operations across various companies such as General Motors, Lear Corporation, and Stratos Card, along with experience in geopolitical forecasting at the Good Judgment Project. Elkina holds multiple degrees from the University of Michigan in Engineering and Project Management, along with a distinguished certification as a Wine Steward/Sommelier.