Tom van Winkle

Global Technology & Security Executive | CIO / CTO / CISO | Cloud Transformation | Cybersecurity | Risk & Technology Strategy | Financial Services

Role
SVP Servicing Engineering and Corporate Technology at Bread Financial
Location
Columbus, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Tom van Winkle

Global technology and security executive with 20+ years of experience leading IT strategy, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and regulatory compliance for Fortune 500 financial services organizations.Proven record of modernizing technology platforms, improving operational resiliency, and strengthening cyber risk management while aligning with regulatory expectations. Skilled at leading global teams (850+ associates) and managing $200M+ budgets to deliver enterprise-wide transformation, efficiency, and growth.Known for building inclusive, high-performing teams and embedding a culture of accountability and innovation. Regular presenter to Bank Boards, Risk Committees, and regulators on cyber posture, resilience, and technology investment strategy.Core Strengths:Cloud Transformation (AWS & Azure)| Cybersecurity | IT & Platform Modernization | Governance, Risk & Compliance | Vendor Management & Optimization | AI / Automation Enablement | Strategic Planning | Technology Operations | Financial Services Technology Leadership

Experience

  1. SVP Servicing Engineering and Corporate Technology

    Bread Financial

    Feb 2026 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

Education

  • Miami University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems (MIS); Minor: Finance

  • Capital University

    MBA, Business Administration

Skills

  • Governance, Risk, Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Continuity
  • Security Architecture
  • Security Awareness
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Security
  • Information Security Management
  • Security Architecture Design
  • Iso 27001
  • Risk Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Governance
  • Pci Dss
  • Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Security
  • Compliance
  • IT Audit
  • Integration
  • Cissp
  • Cisa
  • IT Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Information Technology
  • Business Process Improvement

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