Eduardo R. Ortiz
VP, Global Head of Cybersecurity @Techtronic Industries - TTI
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WORK HISTORY
VP, Global Head of Cybersecurity @Techtronic Industries - TTI
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Appointed as the first Global Head of Cybersecurity to define and execute the enterprise security strategy, driving global alignment and cross-functional collaboration across all business units. Established executive governance to unify cybersecurity programs and deliver protection across major brands and regions, including APAC, EMEA, Australia, and New Zealand.• Reverse a negative EBITDA trend by monitoring a $XM annual budget, directing a 41-member global cybersecurity team, and providing oversight to six CIOs with a combined $XXM budget. • Earned industry recognition with the company’s first Significant Risk Improvement Award for continuously reducing risk from 2022 to 2025.• Established the first Global IT Leadership Steering Committee and Cybersecurity Steering Committee addressing governance challenges and reporting directly to the Global CFO, leading the transition to a new centralized operations mandate under new executive leadership.• Conceptualized, built, and launched the first full-scale Global Cybersecurity Awareness Program for 32K employees over a 9–12-month period, elevating the company’s cybersecurity maturity, strengthening regulatory compliance, and maximizing risk-to-return prioritization.• Introduced Cybersecurity Risk Quantification utilizing a SaaS platform-based model that uses an automated probabilistic methodology rather than a rigid framework that ensures accurate and robust economic loss calculations to enhance global resiliency, reduce systemic risk, and improve monetary loss and incident likelihood forecasting.• Transformed Managed Detection & Response performance by cutting incident detection time from days to minutes and reducing mitigation efforts to less than one hour, dramatically strengthening response capabilities.• Led a global platform replacement within six months, delivering a new outsourced solution that enhanced incident response and reduced operational costs by ~$XM without disrupting coverage.
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Aviation Administration Technology
Purdue University
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT EDUARDO R. ORTIZ
A strategic and results-driven executive with a proven track record in leading global cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management for complex, high-growth enterprises. Known for discipline, integrity, and reliability, driving accountability across diverse global teams. Expert in defining vision, building high-performing teams through mentoring and development, and embedding enterprise-wide security frameworks that protect digital assets, safeguard regulatory compliance, and enable business growth.* Adept at aligning information security programs with organizational objectives, transforming cybersecurity from a cost center into a business enabler. Trusted to secure the digital core and manage risk at speed to enable enterprises to confidently accelerate global digital transformation and market expansion.* Highly skilled in executive-level communication, crisis management, and cultivating stakeholder trust, with a proven record of mitigating cyber threats, driving digital resilience, and ensuring data integrity in highly regulated industries. Recognized speaker and thought leader who develops innovative security strategies that balance risk with business agility while delivering measurable ROI.Areas of Expertise:* Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance* Identity & Access Management (IAM)* Multimillion-Dollar Budget Monitoring* Risk Assessment & Mitigation* Cross-Functional Team Collaboration* Digital Transformation & Security EnablementSelected Career Achievements:* Strengthened global market leadership and avoided budget increases through strategic spending allocation for a $15B enterprise in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floorcare, supporting DIY professionals and industrial users across home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction, and infrastructure sectors.* Drove a 400% HR revenue increase, reduced CAPEX, and lowered SG & A costs through measurable outcome-based metrics, partnering with senior executives across HR, Legal, Operations, Manufacturing, IT, Marketing, and Sales to quantify cybersecurity program impact.
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