Jess Vachon
About Jess Vachon
Jess Vachon serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer at PRA Group, bringing extensive experience in information security and digital transformation. With a history of leadership roles across various industries, Vachon is recognized for enhancing IT infrastructures and aligning business strategies with technology.
Current Role at PRA Group
Jess Vachon serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer at PRA Group, a position held since 2024. In this role, Vachon is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of data across its operations. PRA Group, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PRAA, operates in the financial services sector, focusing on accounts receivable management.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to joining PRA Group, Vachon held several key positions in information security. From 2022 to 2024, Vachon was the Chief Information Security Officer at Context Labs BV in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Before that, Vachon served as the Director of Information Security at SIG SAUER, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Vachon's career also includes roles at Brooks Automation and Littleton Regional Healthcare, where he focused on enhancing information security protocols.
Educational Background
Jess Vachon has a solid educational foundation in business and project management. He earned a Master of Science in Project Management from New England College, completing his studies in 2009. Additionally, Vachon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the same institution, which he obtained in 1991. He also attended the CHIME CIO Bootcamp, furthering his expertise in information technology leadership.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
Vachon is recognized as a digital transformation expert, known for his ability to revamp IT infrastructures and processes. He has played a significant role in defining information security strategies and metrics across various industries, including software development, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. His expertise includes aligning business strategies with both established and emerging technologies.
Leadership and Team Development
Throughout his career, Jess Vachon has demonstrated a commitment to developing teams of frontline leaders in the information security domain. He has a verifiable history of leading large-scale, multi-million-dollar information security programs. His leadership approach emphasizes the importance of building strong teams to enhance organizational security and operational efficiency.