Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the New Jersey CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

New Jersey CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the New Jersey CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Roota Almeida

Kyowa Kirin
Global CISO

Hussein Syed

RWJBarnabas Health
CISO

Moto Tohda

Tokyo Century
CIO, USA & VP, IS

Governing Body Members

Rod Aday

Bank of China
CISO, Americas

Don Aliberti

Royal Bank of Canada
Managing Director, Information Security

Rahul Bhardwaj

EXL
Head of Information Security, Americas

Chris Callahan

Weichert Companies
CISO

Kevin Crain

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Vice President, Global IT Security

Kalpana Dabhi

NYC Administration for Children's Services
CISO

Anthony DiMarco

ITT
CISO

Larry Dolan

Fanatics
SVP & CISO

Afzal Khan

OPKO Health
Global CISO

Ajoy Kumar

Wells Fargo
CISO, Head of Application Security

Vivek Kumar

Alter Domus
Global CISO

Ken Loisch

Conair
CISO

Andrew Malinowski

Construction Specialties
CISO

Ravi Mani

Nokia
CISO

Dan Manley

Prudential
CISO

Samer Mansour

Panasonic
VP, CISO

Bob McKenna

Selective Insurance
SVP Enterprise Strategy and Execution

Juan Morales

PVH Brands
SVP, CISO

Manish Nashine

The Home Depot
Global Head - Threat Exposure Management

Himanshu Pandya

AEGIS Insurance Services Inc
CISO

Patrick Park

Milbank
Director, Information Security & CISO

Mical Solomon

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
CISO

Madhu Thekk

Siemens
Global Cybersecurity Officer

Sam Tuozzo

Verisk
CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

October 29, 2026 | 1 day

New Jersey CISO Community Executive Summit

Dolce by Wyndham Parsippany

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

May 18, 2027 | 1 day

New Jersey CISO Community Executive Summit

Sheraton Parsippany Hotel

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

New Jersey CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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