K. Leigh Forell

K. Leigh Forell is an experienced leader in information security, data protection, and governance, currently serving as the Director of Information Security, Data Protection and Governance at Indeed since September 2020. Forell's expertise includes managing IT asset inventory, compliance, and incident response, with a proven track record of increasing policy adherence by 60%. Prior roles include various positions in data governance and compliance management at KIPP Texas Public Schools, where significant system transitions and technology oversight were executed. Forell has also contributed as a Consultant in educational IT systems and has held academic advising and administrative roles at multiple educational institutions, including North Carolina State University and Austin Community College. Forell holds a PhD in Language and Literacy Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and has degrees from Duke University and Wake Forest University in related fields.