Sonja Hammond

Sonja Hammond, CISSP, PCI-ISA, serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of IT Architecture & Engineering at National Veterinary Associates since July 2020, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity defenses and cultivating a security-oriented culture. Prior to this role, Sonja held positions at Essilor Group as VP, CISO, and Privacy Officer, where strategic oversight of data security and risk management was emphasized, and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as Sr. Manager of Cyber Security, managing global cybersecurity policies and compliance initiatives. Sonja also contributed significantly to Callaway Golf Company as Global Information Security Officer by developing an information security program, along with prior experience at DataQuick Information Systems, StayWell Interactive, FINOVA Capital Corporation, and CIGNA Healthcare in various technology and leadership roles. Educational credentials include an M.B.A. in Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate from Stanford University.