Leona Cho

Leona Cho has over 25 years of experience in information security and IT management, currently serving as the Head of Information Security at Hana Bank Canada since May 2017, where expertise includes IT governance and risk management. Prior roles include Head of IT Security & Compliance at Equitable Bank, and a significant tenure at Citi as CISO/VP, overseeing risk and control management. Leona's background also features positions as an Infrastructure Security Analyst at TD and IT Manager at LG U+. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Ewha Womans University, complemented by experience as a part-time lecturer and adjunct professor in the field.