Jose Alejandro Paiz, MBA
About Jose Alejandro Paiz, MBA
Jose Alejandro Paiz, MBA, is the Sr. Manager of Cyber Security Data Protection and Privacy Management at General Mills with extensive experience in cybersecurity and privacy management across multiple organizations.
Current Role at General Mills
Jose Alejandro Paiz currently works at General Mills as the Sr. Manager for Cyber Security Data Protection and Privacy Management. In this role, he leads the implementation of advanced data protection measures, significantly enhancing the company's cybersecurity posture. His efforts are crucial in ensuring that General Mills complies with global data protection regulations and manages privacy effectively across the organization.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current position, Jose held multiple roles at General Mills. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Manager of Business Security – Corporate Functions. Earlier, from 2017 to 2019, he was Manager of Business Security for Marketing and HR. In these roles, he was instrumental in managing cybersecurity for various sectors within the company, helping to safeguard sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of business operations.
Experience at Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical
Jose Alejandro Paiz has valuable experience in cybersecurity and threat analysis from his time at Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical. He worked as a Sr. Security Specialist at Boston Scientific in 2017, contributing to the company's cybersecurity framework during a period of organizational change. At St. Jude Medical, he served in several roles, including Manager of Global Security and Threat Analysis, Global Security Specialist II, and Associate Global Security Specialist. His work focused on developing threat analysis protocols and managing global security operations.
Education and Certifications
Jose's educational background is robust, including advanced degrees and specialized certifications. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hamline University, where he also completed a Bachelors in Economics. Additionally, he studied Cybersecurity at Harvard University, achieving a certification in Managing Risk in the Information Age. He also has an Associates Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Board Membership at Hamline University
From 2014 to 2018, Jose Alejandro Paiz served on the Board of Directors for Hamline University's School of Business. During his four-year tenure, he played a significant role in influencing strategic decisions. His contributions to the board helped shape the direction of the school and supported its mission to provide high-quality business education.