Harvey Ewing
CISO | CIO | AI & Cybersecurity Executive | Board Advisor | CISSP
Southern Methodist University•Dallas, Texas, United States
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CISO | CIO | AI & Cybersecurity Executive | Board Advisor | CISSPSeasoned technology and cybersecurity leader with nearly 30 years of experience driving secure digital transformation across financial services, healthcare, payments, and eCommerce.I specialize in the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk. I build governance frameworks for generative and agentic AI, mitigate shadow AI and data leakage risks, and design proactive defenses against AI-augmented attacks — helping organizations stay ahead in an evolving threat landscape.I have led global IT and security organizations spanning 200+ countries, 100+ person teams, and $100M+ budgets. Key accomplishments include improving system availability by 20%+, accelerating cloud modernization, advancing Zero Trust and IAM programs, and aligning security programs with NIST, FFIEC, and CRI frameworks.Currently CISO at Texas Capital, with prior CIO/CISO/EVP roles at R1 RCM, MoneyGram, and Wells Fargo. I also serve in advisory and board capacities with T-Mobile, Imperva, Mercy Technology, and the SMU Cyber Leadership Advisory Council.Boards and executive teams rely on me to translate complex technical and AI-driven risks into clear, actionable business strategies.Outside of work, I’m a proud Texas A&M Aggie and dedicated family man. I enjoy mentoring emerging leaders, supporting my family’s ventures, and contributing to the broader cybersecurity community.Focus Areas: AI Governance & Security | Cybersecurity Strategy | Digital Transformation | Enterprise Risk Management | Cloud Security | Zero Trust | GRC | Cyber Resilience | Board Advisory
Career Timeline
- Texas CapitalCurrentDec 2024–Present· 1 yr 10 mos
- Managing Director, Chief Security Risk OfficerCurrentDec 2024–Present
- Managing Director, Chief Information Security OfficerDec 2024–Present
- MercyCurrentMar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Technology Security Board MemberCurrentMar 2022–Present
- ImpervaCurrentJun 2020–Present· 6 yrs 4 mos
- Advisory Council MemberCurrentJun 2020–Present
- Jun 2017–Present· 9 yrs 4 mos
- Cyber Advisory Council MemberCurrentJun 2017–Present
- 2024–Dec 2024· 11 mos
- Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President2024–Dec 2024
- Jul 2021–Mar 2023· 1 yr 8 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Information OfficerJul 2021–Mar 2023
- 2021–Jun 2026· 5 yrs 5 mos
- Member, Advisory Board2021–Jun 2026
- Mar 2018–Jul 2021· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Information Officer2019–Jul 2021
- Chief Information Security OfficerMar 2018–Jul 2021
- Mar 2018–Jul 2021· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Information Officer2019–Jul 2021
- Chief Information Security OfficerMar 2018–Jul 2021
- Jul 2014–Oct 2017· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Information Security OfficerJul 2014–Oct 2017
- Dec 2011–Feb 2014· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Vice President, Director of Information SecurityDec 2011–Feb 2014
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Marketing
Texas A&M University