Roland Cloutier

Roland Cloutier is a globally recognized technology and security leader and has an unprecedented understanding and knowledge of global protection, digital technology enablement, and security leadership to critical infrastructure industries and multi-national corporations around the globe.

In Roland’s most recent role as Global Chief Security Officer of ByteDance & TikTok, he provided functional and operational responsibility for cyber, information protection, data defense, privacy enforcement, operational risk, workforce protection, crisis management, and investigative security operations worldwide.

Prior to / TikTok, Roland served 10 years as Corporate Vice President and Global Chief Security Officer at ADP, Vice President and CSO of EMC, was a United States Air Force Combat Security Specialist, and an Aerospace Protection and Anti-Terrorism Specialist for the Department of Defense. He also specialized in fraud and healthcare crime as part of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Division.

Roland has been honored with numerous industry recognitions and awards, including most recently being inducted into the IDG CSO Hall of Fame, the CISO 100, Tech Exec Networks’ Information Security Executive of the Year, and one of the Most Influential People in Security, by Security Magazine.

Roland is also the distinguished author of his book, ‘Becoming a Global Chief Security Executive Officer’ where he shares his expertise on how to advance the practice of security executive management, security program architecture and how to effectively plan for the future demands of leadership in global security. He is a sought-after public speaker and has been featured in global publications, national television, and has lectured for many governments and universities around the world.

Roland is active in industry development and serves on several private advisory and public boards including Blue Cross Blue Shield Association of America Cyber Sub-Committee. He also volunteers for veteran organizations such as the American Legion and 100 Nights of Remembrance.