Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Executive Summary

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. 
 
Positioned for Future Growth 
 
An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable 
Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion.  We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team. 
 
Our History 
 
For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service. 
 
In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake. 
 
Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm’s partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since 
inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit  http://www.cdr-inc.com/. 
 
Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries. 
 
Our Mission and Values 
 
Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hard-working, on- trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover. For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized. Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications. 
 
Service You Can Count On. 
 
Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services. 
 
People Who Care. 
 
Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether it’s making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.   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. Key Responsibilities • 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. 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.