Chas Heng
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Proud Owner of 2025 Richmond’s Best Gym
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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
- Burn Boot CampCurrentOct 2023–Present· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Owner of Burn Boot Camp - Libbie Mill (Votes 2025 Richmond’s Best Gym)CurrentOct 2023–Present
- IBMCurrentOct 2020–Present· 5 yrs 11 mos
- Member Board of Advisors- IBM SecurityCurrentOct 2020–Present
- Jul 2020–Present· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Member FBI Domestic Security Alliance CouncilCurrentJul 2020–Present
- Gartner Research BoardCurrentMar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 6 mos
- Member Gartner Research BoardCurrentMar 2020–Present
- Mar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 6 mos
- Executive Ambassador & Recipient of 2021 EWF Catalyst AwardCurrentMar 2020–Present
- AltriaCurrentOct 2018–Present· 7 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Information Security OfficerCurrentMar 2020–Present
- Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Oct 2018–Mar 2020
- May 2023–Aug 2024· 1 yr 3 mos
- Board AdvisorMay 2023–Aug 2024
- Dec 2000–Apr 2018· 17 yrs 4 mos
- Corporate Technology and Risk Management ExecutiveMay 2016–Apr 2018
- Information Security & Risk Management ExecutiveJun 2012–Apr 2016
- Corporate Technology and Risk ManagementApr 2010–Jun 2012
- Enterprise Technology and Security IntegrationApr 2006–Mar 2010
- Enterprise Infrastructure Program DeliveryDec 2000–Mar 2006
- Sep 1999–Dec 2000· 1 yr 3 mos
- Program Manager / Systems EngineerSep 1999–Dec 2000
- May 1998–Sep 1999· 1 yr 4 mos
- Network Security AdministratorMay 1998–Sep 1999
Education
Business Information Systems
Business Information Systems
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMaster of Science - MS
Information Technology
University of Virginia