Barbara W.
Cybersecurity Executive | Global Information Technology Leader | Data Privacy, Compliance, Risk Management | Strategist for Business Value & Operational Excellence | People & Resources Connector
- Role
- VP, Global Cyber & Information Security at Lincoln Electric
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barbara W.
Accomplished executive with domestic and international experience in information security, privacy, risk and compliance, and IT technology in a high-growth manufacturing environment. Known for spearheading large cross-functional global programs that deliver business value and bottom-line results including strengthened organization-wide security, increased efficiencies, groundbreaking privacy advancements and multi-million-dollar cost savings. Highly adept at communicating complex concepts and leveraging people, process, and technology solutions to consistently drive growth and operational success. A strategic leader with extensive experience managing large diverse teams and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.Additional key attributes- Demonstrated success in leveraging people, process and technology to enable business growth, innovation, and resilience- My leadership style fosters a culture of compliance and excellence, consistently driving strategic growth and operational success- As a leader, I guide with clarity and insight, mentoring future leaders, and solving complex problems with resilience- I inspire others by painting the picture of possibilities rather than obstacles, and helping others see beyond boundaries- I have proven success in leading and developing large, global, diverse teams- I thrive on connecting people and resources, and fostering a culture where security, productivity, and value-creation go hand in hand to achieve strategic success- Proven track record of championing change by crafting narratives that resonate with individuals and achieve buy-in- I am a curious and rapid learner who adapts and excels in new arenas- I am energized by crafting innovative programs from the ground up, always with an eye on the results. Strategy & Leadership• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Strategy Development• Global IT Project Management• Contract & Vendor Management• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures• Team Leadership & DevelopmentTechnical Expertise• Incident Response Planning & Execution• Governance, Risk & Compliance• Information Security Management• Budget Management• IT Service Delivery OptimizationCollaboration & Communication• Training & Continuous Improvement• Stakeholder engagement• Negotiation• Cross-Team Collaboration• Effective Communication
Experience
VP, Global Cyber & Information Security
Sep 2024 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Responsible for implementing and running the company’s cybersecurity program, identifying, evaluating, and reporting on legal, regulatory, IT and cybersecurity risk related to company information assets while supporting and advancing business objectives.
Education
Technical University of Vienna
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Inorganic Chemistry
Technical University of Vienna
Master of Science - MS, Inorganic Chemistry
Skills
- Six Sigma
- Sap
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Erp
- Product Development
- Business Process
- Operational Excellence
- Management
- Sap Erp
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Sap R/3
- Quality Management
- Logistics
- Security
- Operations Management
- IT Management
- Project Planning
- Security Management
- Sap Security Administration
- Team Leadership
- Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
- Business Process Improvement
- Sap Products
- Data Privacy
- General Data Protection Regulation (Gdpr)
- Gdpr
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