Elisabeth Bäckström

Elisabeth B. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in identity and access management, currently serving as the Director of IAM at Hitachi Vantara since September 2020. Elisabeth has successfully defined key functions within IAM teams, developed a strategic roadmap for a zero trust implementation, and overseen various IAM projects including Workforce Identity and Identity Governance Administration. Previously, Elisabeth held roles at Western Union, where responsibilities included the design and implementation of a CIAM solution, and JOANN Stores as an Education Coordinator. Elisabeth's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Denver, complemented by minors in Music Performance and Mathematics.