Nashira W. Layade serves as executive vice president, chief technology officer of technology services for Realogy. Appointed to the role in September 2020, Layade leads Realogy’s technology infrastructure, security, operations, and support strategies. Most recently, Layade served as senior vice president, chief information security officer for Realogy, responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and programs necessary to ensure the adequate protection of Realogy’s digital information assets and technologies. Layade’s background includes nearly 20 years’ experience as an executive and thought leader in information security, data privacy, and risk management for multinational Fortune 500 firms in the financial services, media & entertainment, and real estate industries. Prior to joining Realogy in July 2016, Layade served as an executive director for information security at Time Warner Inc. for nearly five years. Before Time Warner, Layade served as a director of information security for Prudential Financial. From 2005 to 2009, Layade held key senior leadership positions at Citibank, including vice president and senior risk control officer. Prior to Citi, Layade spent three years working as a global head of information security for Bloomberg LP. Layade holds an M.S. in Telecommunication Networks from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. She obtained a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and is also an alumna of Phillips Academy Andover. Less   View all posts

Viren Shah is the Chief Digital Officer at GE Appliances, a Haier company. Shah has been with GEA since October 2018 in which he was appointed to lead the business through a digital transformation with a focus on data/intelligence at the center of gravity. Shah has 20+ years of global experience in creating business value using technology with a strong focus on customers for Fortune 10 organizations. He has contributed as a senior leader towards the success of startups, turnarounds and global mergers & acquisitions. Shah implemented "Think Global and Act Local" methodologies, utilizing operational and cultural experience in areas of IT Strategy, Omnichannel, Business Development & Governance in 20+ countries across Americas, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Shah holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bombay University, a Master of Business Administration degree in International Marketing/Short-Term Finance from the New York Institute of Technology, and an Executive Education Certificate in Digital Marketing Strategies for Digital Economy from the Wharton Business School. Less   View all posts

Mark Miller joined Party City Holdings, Inc. (PCHI) in May 2020. He is Chief Information Officer and, in this capacity serves on the company’s Executive Leadership Team. With technology being key to offering customers a variety of omnichannel experiences, Mr. Miller and his team are dedicated to the company’s purpose of inspiring joy by making it easy to create unforgettable memories. Throughout his career, Mr. Miller has held leadership positions in the technology space including CIO, CTO, and founder with an emphasis on IT strategy and innovation. He has a proven track record of building value through the strategic implementation of technology with companies including: ABRA Auto Body & Glass, Neiman Marcus, Proctor & Gamble, and now Party City. Mr. Miller holds three patents in the area of information technology and has two patents pending final approval. His current patents cover: mobile device authentication; universal touch input driver; and, touch input apparatus including image projection. Mr. Miller is a founding member and current board member of NACE, an international charity dedicated to the construction of schools in impoverished Latin American countries. He holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Syracuse University Whitman School of Management. Less   View all posts

Eddie Borrero is Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer at Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health plan with $21 billion in annual revenue serving 4.6 million members in the state's commercial, individual, and government markets. Borrero drives Blue Shield’s IT security strategy to protect member, provider, and employee data and ensure all lines of business adhere with company policies. He leads the organization in proactively identifying and mitigating threats to strengthen Blue Shield’s security position and promotes safe information management practices. With more than 20 years of information security management experience, Borrero has extensive expertise in aligning cross-functional security strategies that protect organizations’ technology environments and business processes. Previously, Borrero served as Chief Information Security Officer at Robert Half International, Inc., a global human resource consulting firm, where he was instrumental in developing and implementing a security strategy to support business growth and accelerating a secure shift to a digital business model. Prior to that role, Borrero led the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer at Amgen. Borrero is a core leader in Blue Shield’s corporate executive Diversity Council as well as the internal Hispanic and Veterans Groups. In his community, Borrero is committed to being a role model by supporting Hispanics and veterans in pursuing careers in technology. He also volunteers with organizations that support homeless people and survivors of domestic violence. Borrero holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, California. He is also a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program in Leadership. Borrero is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Less   View all posts