Sailaja Kotra Turner
About Sailaja Kotra Turner
Sailaja Kotra Turner serves as the VP CISO and Director of Global Infrastructure and Operations at Brown-Forman, bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT management from previous roles at Brinker International and Texas Instruments.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Sailaja Kotra Turner serves as the Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Director of Global Infrastructure and Operations at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2022, overseeing the company's cybersecurity strategies and infrastructure operations. Her role involves ensuring the security of information systems and managing global operations related to IT infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Brinker International
Turner worked at Brinker International in various capacities related to cybersecurity. She served as Director, CISO from 2017 to 2018, and then as Senior Director, CISO from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture and implementing effective security measures.
Career at Texas Instruments
Turner has extensive experience at Texas Instruments, where she held multiple roles from 1998 to 2016. She started as Manager of Electronic Design Automation IT, then progressed to Senior Manager positions in Manufacturing IT, IT Security, and Enterprise Applications IT. Her roles involved managing IT operations and security, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Educational Background
Sailaja Kotra Turner holds a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from Andhra University between 1992 and 1996. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in IT security and management.
Certifications and Expertise
Turner holds certifications in GSLC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) and ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library). These certifications are essential for governance and service management in IT security. She is recognized for her strong focus on data loss prevention controls and security incident response, as well as her expertise in regulatory compliance processes.