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Steve Clarke

CISO | Cybersecurity Executive | Advisor | Board Member | Investor

Bain Capital Ventures•Greater Boston, United States

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Experience25+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

With more than 20 years of experience leading enterprise security programs, I have built and scaled cybersecurity, GRC, and technology risk organizations across Fortune 500 institutions as well as high-growth fintech and technology companies. I bring a strong sense of ownership and accountability to every role—partnering closely with executive leadership while actively supporting and developing the teams that drive impact. My career spans the design and execution of business-aligned risk and governance programs across financial services, insurance, and technology, with deep expertise in cyber risk, cloud and AI security, third-party risk management, MSSP leadership, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk strategy. I am passionate about the teams I lead, protecting digital assets, strengthening customer trust, and enabling innovation through resilient, modern security programs.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jul 2026–Present· 3 mos
    • Managing Director, Cyber Security and Risk ManagementCurrent
      Jul 2026–Present
  • 2026–Present· 9 mos
    • Member, Advisory BoardCurrent
      2026–Present
  • 2026–Present· 9 mos
    • Security Trust and Resilience (STAR) AdvisorCurrent
      2026–Present
  • Jul 2022–May 2025· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Senior Director, Security Engineering
      Jul 2022–May 2025
  • Jul 2017–Jul 2022· 5 yrs
    • Managing Director - Global Information Security
      Jul 2017–Jul 2022
  • Aug 2014–Jul 2017· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Senior Director, Global Cyber Security
      Aug 2014–Jul 2017
  • May 2013–Aug 2014· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer
      May 2013–Aug 2014
  • 2001–May 2013· 12 yrs 4 mos
    • Executive Director - Security Engineering
      2001–May 2013

Education

Artificial Intelligence and IT Security

Advanced Cybersecurity Program

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Cross-team CollaborationProduct ManagementSecurity TestingNISTInformation TechnologySecurity Program DesignBusiness Unit SecurityCross-functional CollaborationsLarge Language Models (LLM)Security TrainingExternal speakingProduct SecurityStrategic PlanningTalent ManagementThreat ModelingSecurity programExecutive Presentation SkillsAuditCyber Security RiskEngineering LeadershipCertified Information Security Manager (CISM)Risk AssessmentSoftware DevelopmentEngineering ManagementInformation SecurityLeadershipCisoCybersecurity Incident ManagementCloud SecurityGovernance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)SecuritySoftware Quality AssuranceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ISO 27001Executive AdvisoryCybersecurityBusiness AdvisingCross-Functional Team BuildingGlobal Cross-Functional Team LeadershipCross-Functional Relationship Building