So You Want to Be a CISO? Lessons from the Journey

New presentation announcement:

Topic: So You Want to Be a CISO? Lessons from the Journey

In this presentation, Stephen Bennett will share his journey to the global CISO for Domino's Pizza Enterprises, covering the unexpected challenges of transitioning from technical specialist to executive leadership. Drawing from his experience heading cybersecurity for a multinational organisation spanning 12 regions and 3,700 stores, Stephen will discuss his experiences and lessons learned on the arduous path to becoming a CISO.

Date and time:

• Thursday, 21 August
• 12PM arrival for 12:30 presentation

Location:

• IBM Offices Brisbane (Red Hat)
• Level 21, 345 Queen St, Brisbane 4000

About the speaker:
Stephen brings over 35 years of battle-tested experience in security and technology, having worked across diverse industries including Gaming, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, and Retail. A self-confessed security "nerd," he's passionate about building security maturity through high-performing teams, strategic planning, and effective risk management.

As Global CISO at Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (DPE)—the largest master franchisee outside the US—Stephen oversees cybersecurity operations that span 12 regions and protect a digital ecosystem that processes six pizzas every second, with 80% of orders flowing through digital channels.

His unique perspective combines deep technical knowledge with real-world experience in scaling security programs across complex, global operations.

Parking and building access
There are numerous parking garages in the nearby area.
Access to the IBM offices is through the elevators to the left side after entering from Queen Street.

Contact
For any issues finding the location or other questions, please send a chat to the group organizers, or leave a comment in the event.