Alfonso Salgado

Alfonso Salgado is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in information security operations, currently serving as Vice President and IT Information Security Operations Director at Hilltop Holdings since September 2021. Prior to this role, Alfonso held significant positions at Santander Consumer USA, overseeing major cybersecurity initiatives, including serving as Director of Information Security and Head of Cybersecurity, where critical contributions led to achieving GLBA compliance. Alfonso's background includes roles as Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at PepsiCo and Senior Consultant at Capsicum Group, specializing in digital forensics and incident response. With a strong educational foundation including a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tulane University and a diploma in Russian from the Defense Language Institute, Alfonso combines technical expertise with strategic leadership in cybersecurity.