Philip Propes

Philip Propes has extensive work experience in the field of information security, with a focus on global operations. Their most recent role was as the Global CISO / VP at Veralto since October 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Global Chief Information Security Officer / Vice President - Danaher EAS (Veralto) at Danaher Corporation starting in June 2023. Before joining Danaher, Philip was the Global Chief Information Security Officer at The Mosaic Company, a Fortune 500 company and the world's largest producer of potash and phosphates, from May 2019 to July 2023.

Philip also has extensive experience in the public sector, serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Tennessee Valley Authority from November 2014 to April 2019. In this role, they provided strategic guidance on technology security and operations to the TVA Board of Directors and Corporate Executives. Philip also previously directed TVA's IT Engineering and Operations Department.

Prior to their time at TVA, Philip was the Director of Compliance, Security, and Risk Mitigation / CISO at Southwest Power Pool from October 2007 to October 2014. Philip was responsible for a range of activities, including cyber and physical security operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and interaction with the SPP Board of Directors and Executive Officer Team. Philip also held management and supervisory roles within the organization.

Philip's career in information security began at the University of Arkansas, where they worked at the Criminal Justice Institute from September 1999 to October 2007. Philip held the positions of Sr. Program Director, CIO, and CISO, where they led real-time security operations, IT systems administration, project management, and cyberterrorism defense initiatives. Philip also managed network and security functions within the Criminal Justice Institute.

Prior to their work at the University of Arkansas, Philip gained valuable experience as a Network, Systems, and Security Administrator at Barber, McCaskill, Jones, and Hale, P.A. from June 1996 to September 1999.

Overall, Philip Propes has a proven track record of leadership and expertise in the field of information security, with significant experience in global operations, compliance, and risk management.

Philip Propes attended the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, but no information regarding degrees or fields of study is available. Additionally, they hold a certification in CISSP from (ISC)².