COMPANY OVERVIEW

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart®, Resopal®, Polyrey®, Arborite®, Laminart®, Bushboard™, Mermaid™, Shore®, Ralph Wilson®, KML®, Wetwall®, Durcon® and Technistone® brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in the Unites States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a strategic and operational leader responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust enterprise-wide information security program. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CISO will safeguard Wilsonart’s digital assets, systems, and data by driving a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing evolving risk across a global technology footprint. This role requires a proactive leader with proven success in building enterprise-grade security architectures and fostering a culture of security awareness.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• Risk Strategist: Balances business growth with proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Cybersecurity Authority: Deep expertise in security technologies, cyber threats, and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborative Leader: Works seamlessly with business, legal, and IT leaders to align security with enterprise priorities.
• Change Agent: Effectively leads cultural and technical change to elevate security maturity across the organization.
• Communicator: Articulates complex cybersecurity issues and solutions in clear, actionable terms for technical and executive audiences.
• Resilient & Agile: Maintains composure and decisiveness in high-pressure scenarios, including breach response.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of experience in information security, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs.
• Expertise in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture.
• Experience with global regulatory compliance and audits, including third-party risk management.
• Background in securing cloud-native platforms, OT/IoT systems, and enterprise applications.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization.

• Oversee all aspects of cybersecurity governance, architecture, operations, and incident response across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Direct vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and security operations center (SOC) performance to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders to drive enterprise risk management and ensure alignment on security initiatives.
• Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, remediation, communication, and post-incident reviews.
• Provide regular reporting to the CIO and Executive Leadership Team on security posture, risks, and mitigation efforts.
• Champion security awareness and training programs to strengthen employee vigilance and minimize risk exposure.