Christopher B.

Christopher B. is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in establishing and enhancing product security and data protection initiatives across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Director of Product Security at Semtech since June 2020, Christopher has created a comprehensive Product Security program aligned with business goals. Prior to this role, Christopher was Vice President of Data Security at Credit One Bank, focusing on building top-tier cybersecurity strategies, and held multiple senior positions at Gerdau Long Steel North America, including Executive Director and acting CISO, where significant IT and cybersecurity transformations were driven. Earlier career highlights include establishing IT security frameworks at World Fuel Services and providing consulting services in IT security and compliance. Christopher holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Colorado State University.