Stephen Willis

Stephen Willis is an accomplished security and compliance professional with extensive experience in information security, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as the Head of Technical Security & Penetration Testing at Warner Bros. Discovery since May 2020, Stephen oversees the GICS Technical Security and Penetration Testing team, providing critical security reviews for global technologies. Prior roles include Sr. Compliance Manager & Data Protection Officer at Lastline, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed building comprehensive compliance programs, and Operational Risk Consultant at Wells Fargo, focusing on audit and security strategies. Stephen has also held leadership positions at Blackhawk Network, iPass, and CallidusCloud, establishing and managing information security and compliance programs. With a solid educational background in Computer Technician certifications from De Anza College and Foothill College, Stephen combines technical acumen with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.