Chris Cooper

About Chris Cooper

As Chief of Staff to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of Cyber Security Strategic Programs at HP, I drive enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen security posture, mitigate risk, and enhance operational resilience. Cybersecurity is more than defense—it’s a strategic enabler of innovation and enterprise agility in the face of evolving threats.With a forward-thinking approach, I lead efforts to optimize security frameworks, streamline governance, and drive impactful transformation programs. My expertise translates leadership vision into seamless execution across cybersecurity, IT, and risk management, ensuring measurable improvements in security maturity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.Executive Leadership Philosophy:\"The best leaders don’t demand excellence; they cultivate it through vision, trust, and empowerment.\"Key Areas of Expertise & Impact• Cybersecurity Leadership & Governance – Spearheading security programs, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to protect the enterprise.• Strategic Business Alignment – Ensuring security initiatives integrate seamlessly with corporate objectives, reinforcing resilience and operational excellence.• Enterprise IT Strategy & Execution – Leading global technology programs, optimizing IT frameworks, and driving innovation at scale.• Crisis & Risk Management – Strengthening incident response readiness, navigating uncertainty, and building enterprise-wide resilience.• Executive Coordination & Communication – Engaging with leadership teams, security professionals, and external stakeholders to strengthen security strategy.• Operational & Financial Stewardship – Managing large-scale investments, financial discipline and planning, optimizing workforce planning and management, and resource allocation to maximize impact.Executive vision isn’t just about strategy—it’s about driving enterprise-wide elasticity, innovation, and meaningful change. My mission is to shape a future-ready organization where security and operational excellence fuel lasting success.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff to Chief Information Security Officer

   HP

   Apr 2025 — Present · US

   Building on the success of my leadership as Head of Cyber Security Strategic Programs, my role expanded to include Chief of Staff to the CISO, establishing a dual global leadership position integrating strategic program execution with executive coordination. As a purposeful partner and operational leader, I oversee cybersecurity strategy execution, governance oversight, and cross-functional alignment while leading initiatives that drive maturity and transformation at scale.Key responsibilities:• Strategic Alignment – Ensuring cybersecurity initiatives support corporate objectives and enterprise priorities.• Operational Efficiency – Optimizing workflows, enhancing cybersecurity programs, and streamlining execution.• Risk & Crisis Management – Leading incident response planning and ensuring readiness for evolving cyber threats.• Governance & Compliance Oversight – Managing security controls, regulatory frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.• Cybersecurity Maturity & Training – Driving security training programs and organizational cyber awarenessExecutive Leadership & Strategic Impact:• Cybersecurity Leadership: Overseeing a global cybersecurity workforce of 520 professionals (220 employees, 300 contract workers) across the US, Canada, India, Mexico, and the UK, ensuring operational excellence and security maturity.• Strategic Alignment & Program Execution: Driving execution of Fortify+, NIST compliance, Cyber Change & Release Management, and workflow optimization, integrating these initiatives into HP’s corporate security strategy.• Financial & Resource Stewardship: Managing cybersecurity investments precisely, maintaining financial planning within +/- 2% of budget, optimizing workforce planning, and ensuring timely procurement renewals.• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Strengthening security frameworks, ensuring regulatory adherence, proactively identifying and mitigating cyber risks, and tracking key metrics to informed decision-making.

Education

• Fordham University

  BA, Information Science

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Program Management
• Business Intelligence
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Service Management
• Data Center
• Integration
• Project Delivery
• Analysis
• Incident Management
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Operations Management
• Vendor Management
• Leadership
• Outsourcing
• Information Technology
• Business Process
• IT Management
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• IT Strategy
• Disaster Recovery
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Cloud Computing
• Six Sigma