Craig Preston

Craig Preston is an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations management. Currently serving as VP of IT Security Services at The TJX Companies, Inc., Craig is responsible for the cybersecurity strategy and identity and access management while reporting directly to the CISO. Prior to this role, Craig held senior leadership positions at Iron Mountain and Nuance Communications, overseeing large teams and significant budgets, directing global technology strategies, and managing complex vendor relationships. Craig's career also includes IT leadership roles at Genzyme and Brooks Automation, as well as military service in the US Navy, where expertise in electronics and communications was developed. Craig holds a Master’s Degree in Computer and Information Systems Security from Brandeis University, graduating in 2023, and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems from Northeastern University.