Alex T.
About Alex T.
Alex T. serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Nuvei, bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT risk management from previous roles at Global Payments Inc., Paya, and Rheem Manufacturing.
Work at Nuvei
Currently, Alex T. serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Nuvei, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the security operations of the organization, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with relevant regulations. His expertise in cybersecurity and risk management is integral to Nuvei's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Nuvei, Alex T. held several key positions in the cybersecurity field. He was the Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Paya from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked as the Cybersecurity Officer at Rheem Manufacturing from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes roles at WarnerMedia and Global Payments Inc., where he focused on IT security and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Alex T. earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and IT from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia, completing his studies from 1989 to 1993. He possesses extensive expertise in managing Global Security Operations Centers (SOC), penetration testing, and cloud security. His knowledge extends to legal and regulatory compliance, including frameworks such as HITRUST, PCI, CCPA, GLBA, FFIEC, and GDPR.
Background in IT Risk Management
Alex T. has a strong background in IT risk management, having worked as the IT Risk & Cybersecurity Audit Director at Global Payments Inc. from 2005 to 2013. He also served as the IT Risk & Audit Manager at Accume Partners for a brief period in 2005. His experience includes developing incident response metrics to enhance organizational responses to cybersecurity incidents.
Advisory Role at HMG Strategy
In addition to his role at Nuvei, Alex T. has been an Advisory Board Member at HMG Strategy since 2019. In this capacity, he contributes his insights and expertise in cybersecurity and risk management, helping to guide strategic initiatives within the organization.