Kristin Lowery
About Kristin Lowery
Kristin Lowery serves as the Chief Security Officer at American Electric Power, bringing extensive experience in IT management and cybersecurity from previous roles at Bread Financial, Nationwide Insurance, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Kristin Lowery serves as the Chief Security Officer at American Electric Power, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's security strategies and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her extensive background in cybersecurity and risk management supports her efforts in safeguarding the organization’s assets and information.
Previous Experience at Bread Financial
Before joining American Electric Power, Kristin Lowery worked at Bread Financial in various capacities. She served as Chief Security Officer from 2021 to 2024, where she implemented strategic IT management practices that resulted in significant cost savings. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Director, IT and Data Risk Officer from 2018 to 2021, and Vice President, Chief IT & Data Risk Officer for a brief period in 2021.
Career at Nationwide Insurance
Kristin Lowery's tenure at Nationwide Insurance spanned several roles and years, contributing to her expertise in IT and risk management. She served as Associate Vice President in both IT Engineering and Information Risk Management from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as Director of IT Architecture and held various architect roles, focusing on enterprise applications and internet programs. Her efforts included developing global security strategies and leading systems optimizations.
Technical Background at NCR Corporation and Verizon
Kristin Lowery began her career at NCR Corporation as a Technical Solutions Engineer, focusing on network solutions from 1995 to 2000. She later joined Verizon Enterprise Solutions as a Senior Internet Product Engineer from 2000 to 2004. These early roles laid the foundation for her extensive knowledge in technical solutions and cybersecurity.
Education and Qualifications
Kristin Lowery holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications Systems Management from Ohio University, which she completed from 1991 to 1995. She also earned an MBA with a focus on Technology Management from the University of Phoenix between 1998 and 2000. Her educational background supports her professional expertise in IT management and cybersecurity.