Steve Clarke
CISO | Cybersecurity Executive | Advisor | Board Member | Investor
Bain Capital Ventures•Greater Boston, United States
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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
- JPMorganChaseCurrentJul 2026–Present· 3 mos
- Managing Director, Cyber Security and Risk ManagementCurrentJul 2026–Present
- Bain Capital VenturesCurrent2026–Present· 9 mos
- Member, Advisory BoardCurrent2026–Present
- Ten Eleven VenturesCurrent2026–Present· 9 mos
- Security Trust and Resilience (STAR) AdvisorCurrent2026–Present
- Jul 2022–May 2025· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Senior Director, Security EngineeringJul 2022–May 2025
- Jul 2017–Jul 2022· 5 yrs
- Managing Director - Global Information SecurityJul 2017–Jul 2022
- Aug 2014–Jul 2017· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Senior Director, Global Cyber SecurityAug 2014–Jul 2017
- May 2013–Aug 2014· 1 yr 3 mos
- Chief Information Security OfficerMay 2013–Aug 2014
- 2001–May 2013· 12 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Director - Security Engineering2001–May 2013
Education
Artificial Intelligence and IT Security
Advanced Cybersecurity Program
Stanford UniversityBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd