Kimberlyclark is hiring a Chief Information Security Officer to define and lead the global cybersecurity strategy for our new International Family Care & Professional (IFP) Joint Venture. You will be pivotal in safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling secure innovation as we build a global leader in tissue and professional products.
What You'll Do
- Define and lead a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Advise senior leadership and the JV Board on cyber risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.
- Drive enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives, including Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, and secure supply chain practices.
- Enable 'Privacy by Design' and support the collection and protection of first-party consumer data.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
- Oversee risk assessments, audits, and compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA).
- Manage third-party risk and ensure secure vendor relationships.
- Chair the Cyber-Risk Steering Committee and maintain a cyber scorecard for executive reporting.
- Lead global SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
- Ensure robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Oversee identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), endpoint protection, and IT security infrastructure.
- Monitor evolving threats and technologies and foster a proactive security culture.
- Work closely with IT, Legal, HR, and Enterprise Risk teams to embed security into business processes and digital products.
- Serve as the primary control point for significant security incidents and coordinate response plans.
- Engage external consultants for audits and penetration testing as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in information security, including recent experience in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success leading the strategy, development and implementation of enterprise-wide information security programmes (IT/OT) in Fortune 500 environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in hybrid cloud environments, complex supply chains, and global regulatory landscapes.
- Technology knowledge across Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Core Platforms and Network Operations.
- Leadership experience developing global policies and strategies in collaboration with IT teams.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with Board-level presence.
- Advanced knowledge in: Platform Security, Data Security, Network Security, Perimeter Security, Security Assessment Tools, Security Monitoring Tools, Managed Security Services, DLP and 3rd Party Risks.
- Strong grasp of security governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
- Advanced understanding of Security Governance Standards, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Response, and Security Compliance Audits.
- Expertise in Digital ID Management, authentication, and authorisation.
- Understanding of the amplifying regulatory environment around global data privacy regulations, safe harbor laws and associated enforcements.
- Ability to translate technical risks into business impact and influence strategic decisions.
- Skilled in programme management, change leadership, and cross-functional team building.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications required.
Nice to Have
- Experience in consumer goods, retail, or FMCG sectors preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- MBA or advanced business qualification is a plus.
Team & Environment
You will report to the CIO, IFP and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the JV Board.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Gym memberships.
- Private medical insurance.
- Dental cover.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Critical illness cover.
- Travel insurance.
- Market leading defined contribution pension scheme.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid model. The headquarters are in the United Kingdom, with operations across 40+ markets globally.
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.
