Kim Albarella

Kim Albarella is the Interim Global Head of Security at TikTok. Kim has over 20 years of experience in information security and risk management. Kim has a Bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in information security from Carnegie Mellon University.

Kim began their career as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin. Kim then transitioned into information security and worked at a variety of companies including ADP, where they were the Vice President of Information Security Risk and Security Advocacy. In this role, they were responsible for identifying and managing information security risks, developing and implementing security policies and procedures, and overseeing security compliance and audits.

In their current role at TikTok, Kim is responsible for ensuring the security of the TikTok platform and its users' data. Kim is also responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures, as well as overseeing compliance with industry regulations.

Kim Albarella has a graduate certificate in business communications from Harvard University. Kim also has a BS in finance from The College of New Jersey. Kim is certified in the Rutgers Leadership Development Program, the ADP Management Development Program, and the Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) and the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Kim is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Their manager is Shouzi Chew, Chief Executive Officer. They are on a team with Jiayi Cao - MD, Global Head of Product Strategy & Operations, Joshua Goodman - Global Head of Product & Process, Trust & Safety, and Isaac Bess - Senior Director, Global Head of Distribution Partnerships. Anuj Bhatia - Chief Nodal & Grievance Officer, Roland Cloutier - Advisor, Security, and Eric Han - Head of Safety report to Kim Albarella.