Cyversity Engage | Impact Interview Series Jerome Pickett

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The demand for security executives who excel in
business, technology, and communication is
skyrocketing in the rapidly evolving security landscape.
Jerome Pickett, a seasoned veteran with over 25 years
of experience, epitomizes this trend. From the White
House to McDonald's, his unique blend of technical
expertise, strategic thinking, and effective leadership
has consistently driven innovation and success. In this
Impact Interview Series, we'll delve into Jerome's
career and uncover the insights that have made him a
standout in the security industry.
Today, Jerome serves as Corp Vice President & Global
Chief Security Officer for the McDonald's Corporation.
His distinguished 25-plus year career has been
renowned and publicized for delivering innovative
solutions, transformational servant leadership, and
organization design to organizations such as The Chertoff Advisory Group, CLEAR, The National Basketball Association, Department of Homeland Security, and served on the Presidential Protective Details for George W Bush and Barack Obama as a United States Secret Service Agent. If there is a security executive who exemplifies the skills of succeeding in security without the benefit of being altogether technical, that would be Jerome Pickett.
Goals and Objectives.
This interview focuses on executive excellence and service in the security world without the benefit of being technical. Not everyone is destined for executive roles, such as CISO, CTO, CSO, and CRO, and that's perfectly okay. It is a selective calling. There are countless valuable contributions to be made at all levels of an organization. There is also the calling to executive leadership for training, mentoring, business development, entrepreneurialism, education, and many more practices and disciplines.
The mantra that best comes to mind where leadership is concerned is "Lead from where you are." Yes, executive roles offer significant challenges and rewards; however, they're not the only paths to a fulfilling and impactful career. Many individuals find immense satisfaction and success in a variety of roles that contribute to the overall success of an organization.
✓ Degrees of Leadership
✓ What Makes You Different?
✓ The Path Less Followed
✓ Educational Networking
Who should attend?
This interview will benefit security professionals in their early to mid-level career progression. This discussion will benefit business professionals such as legal counsel, human resources, recruiting, college students, and professors. If your career track is lending to Information and Cybersecurity, this interview will highlight the value and importance of alternative cybersecurity roles, foster collaboration, and promote career growth opportunities within the field.