ISACA Introduces 2026-2027 Board of Directors

New chair Massimo Migliuolo to lead board with returning vice chair Jamie Norton

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISACA has installed its 2026-2027 Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting held today in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and virtually. New Board Chair Massimo Migliuolo and returning Board Vice Chair Jamie Norton will lead the global professional association that champions the workforce in fields including IT audit, governance, risk, privacy and cybersecurity.

Migliuolo, a past ISACA board director, is a globally experienced technology executive and CEO, recognized for driving innovation, scaling businesses and leading high-impact growth across international markets. He is the Founder and Director of Cedro and Kibe—two ventures he established with his sons, focusing on artificial intelligence with the aim to advance value chain optimization across retail and construction sectors.

Previously, Migliuolo was Chief Executive Officer at VADS, a company under government-controlled Telekom Malaysia, where he led large-scale transformation initiatives and expanded the companies’ regional footprint. Earlier in his career, Migliuolo spent 12 years at Cisco in senior executive roles with worldwide responsibility, including Vice President of Emerging Markets and Vice President of Mobile Operations. He also held key positions at AT&T Network Systems and Lucent Technologies, contributing to global telecommunications advancement during pivotal periods of industry evolution. Migliuolo splits his time between Malaysia and Switzerland.

“I am honored and energized to step into the role of ISACA board chair at such a pivotal time for the global technology community,” says Migliuolo. “As trust in technology becomes increasingly essential to business resilience and innovation, ISACA has an important duty to help professionals and enterprises around the world navigate complexity with confidence. I look forward to not only working closely with the board and ISACA’s leadership, but also especially with our vital global community of members and chapters, to expand our impact, strengthen digital trust and empower the workforce at every stage in their career journeys, across every region we serve.”

Returning to board vice chair is Jamie Norton, a highly respected cybersecurity, AI safety, risk, governance and assurance expert based in Australia who currently serves as chief information security officer for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Prior to ASIC, he was a Partner with corporate advisory and restructuring firm McGrathNicol and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO/CSO) for the Australian Taxation Office. He also currently serves on the board or as an advisor to several leading organizations.

Norton has contributed to many industry initiatives and programs, including ISACA’s CISM certification, Australian Cyber Security Strategy and the ASD IRAP and Cloud programs. He is a sought-after security-industry keynote speaker and media commentator.

In total, the following 13 leaders were installed on the 2026-2027 ISACA Board of Directors during ISACA’s Annual General Meeting:

• Massimo Migliuolo, Chair, Founder and Director of Cedro and Kibe, and globally experienced technology executive and CEO
• Jamie Norton, CISM, CISA, CGEIT, CISSP, CIPM, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Fellow, Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA), NACD Certified Director, Vice Chair, Chief Information Security Officer for Australian Securities and Investments Commission
• Tracey Dedrick, Director and 2020-2021 Chair, Board Member and Chair of the Risk Committee for First Bancorp Puerto Rico, former CRO of Hudson City Bancorp
• John De Santis, Director and 2023-2026 Chair, technology executive and past chairman and CEO of multiple enterprises with experience in the software, networking and information security domain
• Niel Harper, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CISSP, NACD Certified Director, Director, technology and cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of interdisciplinary expertise in enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, data privacy and Internet policy
• Stephen Gilfus, NACD Director, Harvard University Certified Corporate Director, internationally recognized executive, entrepreneur, investor, founder and board director with more than 25 years of experience leading organizations through innovation, governance and digital transformation
• Gabriela Hernández-Cardoso, NACD Certified Director, Director, Past President and CEO of GE Mexico
• Jason Lau, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, AAIA, AAISM, CISSP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CEH, HCISPP, FIP, SM IEEE, Director, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Crypto.com
• Pamela (Pam) Nigro, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CRMA, Director and 2022-23 Chair, Senior Vice President and Security Officer at Medecision
• Maureen O’Connell, NACD Certified Director, Director, Past Executive Vice President and CFO of Scholastic Corp.
• Tim Sattler, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, AAISM, CISSP, CCSP, ISO 27000 LI/LA, NACD Certified Director, Director, Vice President of Corporate Information Security and CISO at Jungheinrich AG
• Asaf Weisberg, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CSX-P, Director, Founder and CEO of introSight Ltd.
• Erik Prusch, Director, Chief Executive Officer, ISACA

“I look forward to another productive and successful year working alongside our 2026-2027 Board of Directors, who have demonstrated their wide-ranging expertise, diverse perspectives, and deep commitment to serving our global community,” said Prusch. “Together, with the leadership of Messrs Migliuolo and Norton, this board will continue accelerating ISACA’s impact for our members, chapters and communities around the world.”

This year’s Annual General Meeting coincides with ISACA Awareness Day in Illinois, where the organization is headquartered. The proclamation from Governor Pritzker says, “ISACA is addressing emerging challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technologies such as AI...enhancing the resilience of organizations and individuals in the face of evolving threats.” Read the full proclamation here.

To access board member biographies, visit www.isaca.org/board.

About ISACA

ISACA^® (www.isaca.org) champions the global workforce advancing trust in technology. For more than 55 years, ISACA has empowered its community of 195,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with nearly 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers—helping them to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape, drive trusted innovation and ensure a more secure digital world. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.

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