Andrew R. Bland
Accomplished Global Security Executive and Thought Leader
- Role
- Chief Security Officer at Sylvamo
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew R. Bland
Dynamic senior executive with extensive expertise in physical/cyber security, governance, risk mitigation and business resiliency management. Over 25 years of progressive experience in adeptly managing crisis situations in U.S. and global environments. Manages enterprise-level security programs to maximize protection and safety of employees, facilities, assets and business reputation. Demonstrated leader, decision maker and problem solver with track record of effectively driving inter-departmental collaboration. Excels in key stakeholder and client management. Highly professional, engaging and business-savvy thought leader possessing polished communication skills needed to build consensus on critical initiatives.Key Accomplishments:• Spearheaded and led transformational upgrade and evolution of conventional corporate security function into globally-focused, robust and data/intelligence/risk-driven modality with multi- dimensional, confluent capabilities.• Consistently validated enterprise security program efficacy via recurring client, FFIEC, SOC1/2 and related audits. • Directed all FBI strategic and tactical operations and personnel in active war zone as senior FBI executive in Iraq.• Nurtured/currently maintain high-level security liaison contacts with local, federal and international LE/Intel agencies.• Retained by DOD to assist high-profile, civilian-led investigation into violent crimes victimizing U.S. soldiers.Currently possess FBI-granted SECRET security clearance.
Experience
Chief Security Officer
Aug 2021 — Present · Memphis, TN, US
Responsibilities primarily encompass the provision of senior executive-level leadership, vision, governance, strategy, execution and security acumen to ensure that requisite protective measures relative to Sylvamo employees, facilities, data, assets and brand/reputation are appropriately deployed and consistently optimized. Also responsible for the periodic identification, analysis, quantification and escalation of top-tier operational risks/vulnerabilities to senior-level corporate executives and Board members as warranted for their situational awareness and to facilitate risk acceptance decisions regarding proposed mitigation options.
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Course Completion Certificate, Managing Strategic Change
2003 — 2003
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Certification of Profiency, Spanish Language and Literature
1990 — 1990
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering
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