Medical devices
10 CISOs in Medical Devices
These ten chief information security officers lead or have led security programs at medical technology companies including Zimmer Biomet, Align Technology, Smith+Nephew, BD, Edwards Lifesciences and B. Braun Group. A reader can learn how medical device security leaders approach enterprise cyber risk, incident response and security program strategy.
Professionals to explore
01—10James Rothman
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Security Officer · MiniMed
Chief Information Security Officer at MiniMed since November 2025, which the profile lists as a Medical Equipment Manufacturing company. Former Vice President, Information Security at Mars (2021–2025), vCISO at Jasrotech (2019–2021) and Vice President, Information Security at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (2016–2019).
Joe Friend
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer · Align Technology
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Align Technology since February 2018; the profile describes Align as a global medical device company working in orthodontic and restorative treatment. Former Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Fossil Group, Inc. (2012–2018) and Principal Security Strategist at Apollo Education Group (2009–2012).
John Howie
LinkedInExperience: VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) · Zimmer Biomet
VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Zimmer Biomet since May 2025. At Bayer the profile lists Head of IT Security Risk and M&A IT Security (2024–2025), Head M&A IT Security (2021–2023) and Chief Information Security Officer (2018–2021), and says he joined Bayer as the CISO for The Climate Corporation, which was integrated into Bayer Crop Science.
Kapil Assudani
LinkedInExperience: SVP and Chief Information Security Officer · Edwards Lifesciences
Former SVP and Chief Information Security Officer at Edwards Lifesciences (2017–2025) and SVP, Chief Information Security Officer and Global Head for Data and AI (Digital Products ) there (2025–2026). Global Chief Information Security Officer at Danaher since May 2026; the profile describes leading cybersecurity strategy and execution across Danaher's 14 operating companies.
Miguel Crespo
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Security Officer · BD
Chief Information Security Officer at BD since April 2024; the profile describes leading all aspects of BD's information security program as a member of the BD TGS Leadership Team, including cyber detection & response, IT/Digital risk management, OT security and data risk operations. Former Vice President, IT, Cyber, and Data Risk Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb (2023–2024).
Naresh Podila
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Security Officer · Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Chief Information Security Officer at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and Chief Information Security Officer, Danaher Diagnostics at Danaher, both since November 2023. Former Chief Information Security Officer, Danaher Life Sciences (2021–2023), Chief Information Security Officer at Cytiva (2020–2023) and Chief Information Security Officer at Pall Corporation (2016–2020).
Paul Key
LinkedInExperience: Global CISO Global VP Information Security · Smith+Nephew
Global CISO Global VP Information Security at Smith+Nephew since April 2022. Former Group CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) at Capita (2020–2022), Interim Group CISO at British Car Auctions (2022) and VP Global Security & Compliance at Getronics (2019–2020). The profile describes helping people and organisations build trust, resilience and confidence in a complex cyber landscape.
Ryan Klaer
LinkedInExperience: VP, Chief Information Security Officer · Insulet Corporation
VP, Chief Information Security Officer at Insulet Corporation since April 2026, which the profile lists as a Medical Equipment Manufacturing company. Former Senior Director, Global Cybersecurity Operations Global Incident Commander at Stryker - Fortune 280 (2015–2026) and Global Manager, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Operations at Whirlpool Corporation - Fortune 120 (2012–2015).
Shuja Haider
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Security Officer · LivaNova
Former Chief Information Security Officer at LivaNova (2021–2025), which the profile describes as a global medical device company creating neuromodulation devices and cardiopulmonary products, and Vice President Digital Health there since April 2025. The profile also lists Senior Director - IT Security, Compliance & Risk at LivaNova (2019–2021) and Senior Manager Advisory Services at EY (2011–2019).
Tobias Beer, CISSP
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Information & IT-Security CISO · B. Braun Group
Vice President Information & IT-Security CISO at B. Braun Group since May 2023, which the profile describes as a leading medical technology company; also Group CIO (interim) there (2023–2024) and Chief Information Security Officer at Revium Rückversicherung AG (a B.Braun Company) since 2025. Former Global Director Information & IT-Security (CISO) at Brose Group (2020–2023).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's company type to yours, since implant, diagnostics, surgical equipment and connected-device makers face different product security and regulatory demands. For building a program at a smaller or newly independent company, favor someone who has led security at more than one company; for large multi-business groups, favor someone who has run security across several operating companies or divisions.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you split responsibility between enterprise IT security and the security of connected medical products?
- 02What security evidence do regulators, hospital customers and auditors ask for, and how do you prepare it?
- 03How do you manage cyber risk from contract manufacturers, suppliers and acquired businesses?
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