Chuck Herrin
CEO & Managing Principal, Herrin Advisory
I've spent twenty-five years protecting some of the world's largest enterprises from threats they didn't see coming. As a CISO, CTO, and board member across financial services, insurance, and technology, I've learned that the most dangerous risks are the ones leadership doesn't know about yet.
Herrin Advisory is how I bring that lens to organizations who need it, covering the latest in AI, AI security and alignment, governance, and risk management, cybersecurity, the looming rise of quantum computing, and the macro geopolitical and regulatory forces that multinationals need to consider and understand. I take on a small number of clients at a time because quality of attention is the product.
No vendor quotas to fill, no hidden agenda, no axes to grind, no punches to pull. Just solid analysis and insight from someone who does about 300,000 miles per year working with enterprises, regulators, and industry groups to help leaders navigate the AI and technology change curve.
Herrin Advisory - Keeping Humans in the Loop.
At a Glance
- Forbes Technology Council member
- 45+ published articles on security, AI, and leadership
- 65+ international keynotes and speaking engagements
- FBI InfraGard member since 2005
- NACD.DC Certified Board Director
- Digital Directors Network lifetime member
- CISSP, CCSP certified
- Two successful founder exits
Career Highlights
Field CISO & Field CTO, App and API Security
F5 (acquired Wib Security) | Seattle, WA | 2024 – 2026
Established a global customer- and industry-facing Field CISO and Customer Advocate function. Served as Executive Sponsor of major enterprise accounts, keynote speaker, 'The Global CISO' podcast host, executive roundtable host, media contact, and overall public face of F5 Security, partnering with enterprise CISOs, regulators, and boards on strategic security initiatives worldwide.
Chief Technology Officer & Board Member
Wib Security Ltd | 2022 – 2024
Designed API security strategy and technology roadmap for the 'second generation of API security'. Created API testing center supporting financial services, healthcare, government, ecommerce, and critical infrastructure, complete with novel demonstrations of API Hacking at global events including RSA and BlackHat. Acquired and retained as Key Employee via 2024 acquisition by F5.
EVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Texas Capital Bank | Dallas, TX | 2020 – 2021
Led integration of enterprise security and fraud functions into the bank's first Fusion Center during merger of two regional banks. Improved security benchmarking while delivering $2M+ annual savings with 200% ROI. Recognized as "Most Trusted Bank in America" by Newsweek in 2022.
SVP, Global CISO & Head of Infrastructure
Athene Holding, Ltd. | Hamilton/Bermuda/West Des Moines, IA | 2015 – 2020
Complete global security program overhaul with team of 160+. Improved benchmarking from bottom 5% to top 1% of 498 firms worldwide, the largest improvement globally. Earned 2016 IPO of the Year (Thomson Reuters). Delivered 12 months ahead of schedule, 14% under budget.
SVP & Consumer Group CISO; Global CISO, AIG United Guaranty
American International Group (AIG) | Houston, TX | 2004 – 2015
Led security, risk, and compliance for $29 billion revenue consumer businesses across 100 countries and 202 regulators, with nine business-line CISOs reporting. Built and managed global teams of 525+ professionals. Designed the information security program for the largest U.S. mortgage insurer across 18 countries. Led AIG United Guaranty's Federal Reserve remediation program beginning in 2009, completed on time and under budget, recognized as model for other AIG divisions.