John Downey

John Downey is an accomplished information security professional with extensive experience in leadership roles. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer at GoFundMe since August 2021, Downey previously held the title of Vice President of Information Security at Root Inc. from February 2020 to August 2021. At PayPal, from May 2019 to January 2020, Downey directed business unit information security and oversaw the integration of acquired entities such as Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, and iZettle into PayPal's security framework. Downey's tenure at Braintree spanned from November 2011 to May 2019, where roles included Head of Information Security and Security Lead, with a focus on developing security programs and managing risk. Downey began a career in technology at Purdue University, contributing as a Senior Software Developer and leading a team to support housing and food services applications.