Ralph Aboujaoude Diaz

Ralph Aboujaoude Diaz serves as the Global Head of Product and Operations Cybersecurity at Philip Morris International since June 2023, leading the company's global cybersecurity program and portfolio across various business units and overseeing a technical OT cybersecurity program in compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 standards. Prior to this role, Ralph held the position of Vice President and Practice Leader for Digital Trust and Cybersecurity at HFS Research, where a global research team was developed to support service providers and enterprise clients. At GSK, Ralph contributed as a Senior Director, focusing on establishing a global Cybersecurity and Control Governance function and managing risks across corporate areas. Ralph’s previous experience includes senior managerial roles in IT advisory and risk services at EY, PwC, and KPMG. Ralph holds a Master’s Degree in Management with a finance major and a Specialised Master in Competitive Intelligence & Knowledge Management from SKEMA Business School, along with a Bachelor of Science in Economic Sciences from Saint Joseph University of Beirut.