Jim Abbene
Chief Information Security Officer @Tishman Speyer
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Security Officer @Tishman Speyer
NY, US
I lead Tishman Speyer’s global Cybersecurity program and Cyber Committee, while also overseeing Infrastructure, Operations, Networking, End User Computing, and Project Management teams worldwide. I focus on building and governing security frameworks, policies, and controls that protect critical systems, communications, and digital assets while aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.At the executive level, I advise leadership on cyber risk, resilience, and compliance, ensuring strategies balance protection with operational efficiency. My approach centers on translating complex security and technology challenges into clear priorities and measurable outcomes, enabling both resilience and business growth.
EDUCATION
Hofstra University
BA, Information Systems
ABOUT JIM ABBENE
I am a technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading global IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity organizations that deliver secure, scalable platforms aligned with business strategy and growth.Currently, I serve as Chief Information Security Officer at Tishman Speyer with expanded responsibility across Infrastructure, Operations, Networking, End-User Computing, and Project Management. This integrated scope mirrors a modern CIO/CTO mandate bringing together security, reliability, and technology delivery to drive business outcomes.My leadership focuses on modernizing enterprise technology through cloud transformation, AI-driven automation, and resilient operating models. These initiatives have produced measurable impact, including a 66% reduction in incident response times, improved service reliability, and meaningful reductions in operating costs across security and IT operations.I regularly advise executive leadership on enterprise risk, technology strategy, and regulatory readiness, including GDPR, DORA, and ISO 27001. I have led global programs spanning zero-trust architecture, third-party risk management, and large-scale cloud and infrastructure modernization.I believe technology and security should enable the business, not constrain it. I build accountable, high-performing teams and operating models that balance innovation, resilience, and risk, delivering long-term value to the organization.
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