CHICAGO — Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, announced that Partho Ghatak, managing director and chief information security officer (CISO) for Grant Thornton, has been named one of the 2024 Top Global CISOs in the world by Cyber Defense Magazine.
Cyber Defense Magazine is the cybersecurity industry's leading electronic information security publication and annually honors top cybersecurity leaders through its Cyber Defense Award’s Top Global CISO designation.
“Partho’s deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, his strong leadership skills and his ability to manage risk effectively, along with his proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential threats to enable business in a secure manner, makes him an invaluable asset to our firm and the profession,” said Muhammad Bhayat, Grant Thornton’s chief financial officer. “This impressive accolade highlights Partho’s outstanding work and commitment to the firm and its clients.”
Ghatak possesses more than 20 years of experience leading technology implementations and information security efforts. He joined Grant Thornton in 2021 as CISO, and he steers the firm’s information security needs and advises senior leadership on all matters related to the integrity and confidentiality of firm systems and critical business information. Prior to joining Grant Thornton, he served in similar leadership positions with Blue Shield of California and the Kellogg Company.
“I am honored to receive this award, which is reflective of the exceptional commitment and support that I have received from my team, as well as the advancement we have made to our cybersecurity program,” said Ghatak. “Together, we’ve navigated complex security challenges, driven innovation and upheld the highest standards of protection for our firm and clients. This recognition is a testament to our collective dedication and the ongoing pursuit of excellence, ensuring that we are safeguarding what matters most.”
Ghatak earned a bachelor’s degree in applied computer science and a master’s degree in physics from the University of Jabalpur in India.
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