Sydney Klein
About Sydney Klein
Sydney Klein is the SVP, CISO & Head of IT Core Services at Bristol Myers Squibb, responsible for core technologies and security.
Title at Bristol Myers Squibb
Sydney Klein is the Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Head of IT Core Services at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is responsible for overseeing core technologies including cloud, network, devices, collaboration technologies, IT support, and security. Leading efforts to create a seamless digital experience with a human touch, she ensures the integrity and security of the company's critical information.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Sydney Klein served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security & Data Officer (CISO + CDO) at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was the Chief Information Security Officer from 2018 to 2021. In these positions, she played a crucial role in securing the company's data and information systems.
Career at Capital One
Sydney Klein has an extensive background with Capital One, where she held multiple roles over nearly two decades. She started as Director, Information Security from 1999 to 2008, moved on to become Vice President, Information Security Officer from 2008 to 2014, and finally served as Senior Director, Information Technology Risk Officer from 2008 to 2014. Throughout her tenure, she contributed significantly to the firm's IT security and risk management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sydney Klein holds a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University. With a strong background in information technology and security, she has gained substantial expertise in protecting and managing critical IT infrastructures. Her educational foundation has been instrumental in her successful career at leading firms like Capital One and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Location and Current Work
Sydney Klein is based in Princeton, NJ, where she leads Bristol Myers Squibb's IT Core Services. In this global biopharmaceutical company, she focuses on enabling digital transformation while protecting the most valued information and balancing innovation with security.