Mike Towers
About Mike Towers
Mike Towers is the Chief Security & Trust Officer at Veza and the Founder and Principal of Digital Trust Group LLC, with a career spanning over 29 years in digital trust, data protection, and global information security.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Mike Towers is currently serving as the Chief Security & Trust Officer at Veza, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to his role at Veza, he holds positions on the Board of Advisors at Island, Health-ISAC, eShare, and Deep Instinct. He is also the Founder and Principal of the Digital Trust Group LLC, based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Past Experience and Career Timeline
Mike Towers has accumulated extensive experience across various high-profile roles. He served as the Chief Digital Trust Officer at Takeda from 2022 to 2023 and Chief Information Security Officer at Takeda from 2018 to 2022. Prior to Takeda, he was the VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Allergan plc from 2013 to 2018. Mike also held numerous roles at GlaxoSmithKline, including VP, Information Security Assurance, Strategy Lead, Business Virtualization and Externalization Strategy, and Director, Technology Strategy. His career began at SmithKline Beecham as a Project Manager, Client/Server Systems.
Educational Background
Mike Towers holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, which he achieved in 1994. He furthered his education by earning an MBA in eBusiness from Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business between 1999 and 2003. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in digital trust and information security.
Industry Influence and Initiatives
With over 29 years of experience in digital trust, data protection, global information security, and risk management, Mike Towers is recognized as an influential change agent in the industry. He has been involved in driving transformative initiatives that enhance resilience and foster trusted experiences for patients, physicians, and the workforce. He leverages extensive industry connections and exceptional communication skills to improve effectiveness and drive value, particularly in the biopharma, life sciences, and healthcare sectors.
Contributions and Publications
Mike Towers is actively involved in industry sharing, intelligence, and best practices. Notably, he authored a blog post titled 'Invisible keyholders: the importance of Non-Human Identity Management' on March 22, 2024. His contributions to the field extend beyond his professional roles and into thought leadership and industry discourse.