Kotaro Takada

Kotaro Takada is a seasoned information security professional with extensive experience in security architecture and risk assessment across various sectors, primarily in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Security Architecture at Morgan Stanley, Kotaro previously held key roles such as Principal Information Security Architect at Ally and Senior Principal Consultant at NTT DATA Americas/Morgan Stanley. With a solid foundation in technical risk assessments and security compliance, Kotaro has successfully contributed to multiple organizations, including GoSecure, The Home Depot, Citco Fund Services, and Belk. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis.