Wagner Nascimento

Wagner Nascimento is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in information security leadership across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Synopsys Inc. since August 2018, Wagner manages a global enterprise cybersecurity program for an $80 billion technology firm. Previous roles include Senior Director of Information Security at Ellie Mae, where strategic execution of security programs was prioritized, and Director of Information Security at Safeway, overseeing security operations for a $60 billion retailer. Earlier career highlights encompass leadership positions at Cisco Systems, Visa Inc., eBay Inc., and Nokia Inc., contributing to advancements in network and application security. Wagner holds an MBA with a focus on Finance and Strategic Management from California State University - East Bay, as well as multiple degrees in Information Technology and telecommunications.