(US and Canada) Bank of China USA has recently appointed Rod Aday as Chief Information Security Officer. Aday boasts a distinguished career of over 22 years in executive roles within the banking and telecom sectors. He has a track record of guiding organizations through complex technological transitions and business continuity plans.

Prior to joining the company, Aday served as Director – Information Risk Management at Verizon. Specializing in influencing board decisions, he is known for instilling data-driven and risk-based approaches to leverage technologies, processes, and people. His expertise enables businesses to navigate digitization effectively, gaining a competitive advantage while aligning with the Board of Directors and shareholder expectations.

Aday’s leadership extends to organization-wide initiatives, providing him with unique oversight and a broadened perspective in identifying potential partnerships and developing strategic plans. Notably, he has spearheaded real-time response and mitigation efforts to immediate threats, driving security operations and overseeing cyber intelligence areas with a commitment to security best practices.