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Chas Heng

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Proud Owner of 2025 Richmond’s Best Gym

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Experience28+ Years

Executive Overview

A business-minded cybersecurity and technology executive who has designed, implemented, and enhanced information security and technology organizations for more than two decades. Chas has a proven track record as a trusted technology and security advisor to business partners in the Financial Services, Consulting, and Consumer Goods industries. Chas has also served for as an advisor to multiple Board committees and proven track record presenting to the Altria’s Board of Directors. Throughout his career, Chas has developed and matured multiple high-functioning organizations and programs. He is committed to advocating for and championing initiatives that focus on diversity and inclusion within the organization he serves, and through local projects and organizations that serve the community.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Oct 2023–Present· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Owner of Burn Boot Camp - Libbie Mill (Votes 2025 Richmond’s Best Gym)Current
      Oct 2023–Present
  • IBMCurrent
    Oct 2020–Present· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Member Board of Advisors- IBM SecurityCurrent
      Oct 2020–Present
  • Jul 2020–Present· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • Member FBI Domestic Security Alliance CouncilCurrent
      Jul 2020–Present
  • Mar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 6 mos
    • Member Gartner Research BoardCurrent
      Mar 2020–Present
  • Mar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 6 mos
    • Executive Ambassador & Recipient of 2021 EWF Catalyst AwardCurrent
      Mar 2020–Present
  • AltriaCurrent
    Oct 2018–Present· 7 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Information Security OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2020–Present
    • Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
      Oct 2018–Mar 2020
  • May 2023–Aug 2024· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Board Advisor
      May 2023–Aug 2024
  • Dec 2000–Apr 2018· 17 yrs 4 mos
    • Corporate Technology and Risk Management Executive
      May 2016–Apr 2018
    • Information Security & Risk Management Executive
      Jun 2012–Apr 2016
    • Corporate Technology and Risk Management
      Apr 2010–Jun 2012
    • Enterprise Technology and Security Integration
      Apr 2006–Mar 2010
    • Enterprise Infrastructure Program Delivery
      Dec 2000–Mar 2006
  • Sep 1999–Dec 2000· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Program Manager / Systems Engineer
      Sep 1999–Dec 2000
  • May 1998–Sep 1999· 1 yr 4 mos
    • Network Security Administrator
      May 1998–Sep 1999

Education

Business Information Systems

Business Information Systems

Virginia Commonwealth University

Master of Science - MS

Information Technology

University of Virginia

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Chas Heng
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureProject ManagementInformation SecurityIT ManagementRisk ManagementVendor ManagementManagementSDLCBusiness Process ImprovementProgram ManagementSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Information Security ManagementProject Portfolio ManagementProcess ImprovementIntegrationIT Strategy