Full Name
Suresh Manchella
Job Title
CISO
Company
Hillenbrand, Inc
Speaker Bio
🔐 Dynamic Chief Information Security Officer and Technology Leader with Global Expertise

With over 20 years of expertise in global cybersecurity, M&A, enterprise IT strategy, and regulatory compliance, I excel in aligning technology initiatives with business goals. My leadership has driven $1B+ M&A transactions, achieved multimillion-dollar synergy savings, and built resilient cybersecurity programs that protect assets and drive growth.

🌍 Strategic Vision Meets Operational Excellence

A Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), I specialize in translating complex cyber risks into actionable business strategies. My expertise spans IoT innovation, cloud transformation, global system integration, and fostering a security-first culture. I collaborate with boards and executive teams, leveraging insights from partnerships with national security initiatives like FBI and InfraGard.

🚀 Proven Success in Cybersecurity and IT Integration

My career highlights include leading M&A due diligence, scaling IT infrastructures, and modernizing security architectures to meet evolving compliance standards. From managing $9M in synergy savings during M&A integrations to automating IAM workflows and driving enterprise compliance, I deliver measurable outcomes that enhance operational resilience and strategic alignment.

📊 Core Competencies

• Cybersecurity Strategy Development
• M&A Due Diligence & Execution
• IoT Security & Cloud Transformation
• IT Governance & Compliance (ISO, PCI, SOX, GDPR, NIS2, CMMC)
• Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
• DevSecOps & Secure Architecture
• Budget Optimization & Cost Savings
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Board Engagement
• Data Privacy (GDPR, CUI Management)
• Metrics, KPIs, and Risk Monitoring

👥 Outstanding Leadership and Business Alignment

I empower cross-functional teams and foster a culture of security to achieve organizational goals. By integrating advanced technologies like AI governance and leveraging NIST frameworks, I enhance compliance, protect IP, and support sales through secure, scalable IT solutions.

🛡️ Pioneering Risk Management and Compliance

Through robust risk mitigation and strategic oversight, I ensure regulatory adherence across global operations. My expertise extends to driving secure divestitures, rationalizing IT systems, and automating critical processes to reduce audit risks and optimize workflows.
Suresh Manchella