Julio C Padilha

Julio C Padilha is an accomplished information security professional currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer for Volkswagen do Brasil and is an active IT Security Council Member at GLG and AlphaSights. With extensive experience in the automotive and financial sectors, Julio has held significant roles including Head of Security at Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services, and Head of Information Security Risk at Bradesco and HSBC. Education includes technical studies in cybersecurity at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and strategic IT security planning at SANS Technology Institute, complemented by a master's degree in Informatics and Computer Science. Julio's expertise encompasses ISO27001, GDPR, and CCPA guidance, risk assessment, incident management, and cybersecurity initiatives across multiple high-profile organizations.