Leslie Nielsen
About Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Klaviyo, bringing over 25 years of experience in cyber security. He has held leadership roles at various companies, including Nuance Communications, SAP, and IBM, and has contributed to enterprise architecture and cyber security initiatives for Fortune 500 companies.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Leslie Nielsen currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (SVP & CISO) at Klaviyo, a position held since 2023. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Nielsen is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His role involves implementing security measures and policies to mitigate risks associated with cyber threats.
Previous Experience at Nuance Communications
Before joining Klaviyo, Leslie Nielsen worked at Nuance Communications, a Microsoft company, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (SVP & CISO) from 2022 to 2023. His tenure lasted four months in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to this role, he served as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (VP & CISO) at Nuance for nine months in 2022, contributing to the company's cybersecurity initiatives.
Professional Background in Cyber Security
Leslie Nielsen has over 25 years of experience in the field of cyber security. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, such as SAP, where he served as VP & CISO at Concur and SuccessFactors in 2019. He also held positions at IBM, DXC Technology, and ACS, where he focused on information security and enterprise architecture. Nielsen has been involved in numerous enterprise architect and cyber security steering committees for Fortune 500 companies.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Nielsen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from Texas Tech University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in cyber security and information technology. Nielsen's expertise encompasses various aspects of security, privacy, and policy, which he has shared as an invited speaker at multiple conferences.
Contributions to Cyber Security Initiatives
Throughout his career, Leslie Nielsen has contributed to various cyber security initiatives and committees. He served on the Cloud Advisory Board at Google from 2019 to 2020. His involvement in these roles highlights his commitment to advancing the field of cyber security and addressing current threats. Nielsen's leadership in security practices has influenced many organizations in their approach to safeguarding information.