Kurt John is a cybersecurity executive and thought leader helping organizations navigate security, AI governance, and digital risk — enabling business and accelerating outcomes at the highest levels of enterprise complexity.
KURT JOHN IS A CYBERSECURITY EXECUTIVE, BOARD ADVISOR, AND THOUGHT LEADER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SECURITY, AI, AND ENTERPRISE RISK.
With over 18 years of experience, Kurt has served as CISO at Consolidated Edison, Expedia Group, and Siemens USA — leading security across IT, OT, and product environments for enterprises spanning tens of billions in revenue across energy, travel, and industrial sectors.
Having held senior leadership roles across Fortune 500 companies and critical infrastructure, Kurt brings a rare breadth of perspective — translating complex security and AI challenges into strategies that enable business, protect organizations, and drive outcomes at the highest levels of enterprise complexity.
Areas of focus
THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES AT THE INTERSECTION OF SECURITY, AI, AND ENTERPRISE RISK
Impact
THROUGH CLEAR STRATEGY AND PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP, KURT HAS HELPED ORGANIZATIONS NAVIGATE THEIR MOST COMPLEX SECURITY CHALLENGES.
BUILDING RESILIENT TEAMS
Developing high-performing security organizations that balance technical rigor with a business-centric approach that focuses on enablement and inclusive leadership.



