Benjamin Russell

About Benjamin Russell

When I’m not in my wood shop, I’m in the business of building secure, scalable, and efficient technology operations.With over two decades of experience leading complex, cross-functional IT and information security initiatives, I specialize in translating business needs into actionable, measurable outcomes. My expertise spans technical program management, information security governance, and compliance leadership—especially within high-stakes industries such as financial services, non-profits, government, and retail.I bring a process-driven mindset and a hands-on leadership style to every engagement. Whether standing up a PMO from scratch, driving enterprise compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO or NIST frameworks, or leading integrations across legacy and modern platforms, I focus on clarity, accountability, and outcomes.I’m especially passionate about aligning IT and security priorities with business goals—delivering value while maintaining a robust risk posture.Key Strengths:20+ years leading multidisciplinary teams and enterprise-scale programsDeep knowledge of compliance frameworks: PCI-DSS, ISO NIST, COBIT, SOX 404Proven success in regulated and high-compliance industriesExperienced in both Waterfall and Agile environmentsAdept at building high-performing PMOs and driving operational maturity

Experience

1. Deputy CISO and Sr Manager - Cyber Programs

   AGCO Corporation

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   As the Sr. Manager - Cyber Programs at AGCO, a Fortune 300 company, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of cyber security programs to ensure the protection of the organization\'s information assets. I also act as the Deputy CISO. In this role, I develop and implement strategies to mitigate cyber risks, manage a team of cyber security professionals, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive cyber security initiatives. I also lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance the organization\'s cyber security posture, conduct regular risk assessments, and provide guidance on best practices in cyber security. Additionally, I stay current on emerging cyber threats and trends to proactively address potential risks to the organization. My efforts have led to increased resilience against cyber threats and improved overall cyber security maturity for AGCO.

Education

• James Madison University

  MBA, Business Administration

  2009 — 2011

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science, Economics

  2002 — 2005