A successful Global Chief Information Security Officer and Technology Business Leader in public and private sectors, Mark has held successive positions of corporate oversight for international Fortune 200 firms in Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, IT Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences markets. As Regeneron’s first CISO, Mark is tasked with the formulation, implementation and execution of the corporate information and cyber security strategy, program and organization to protect the company's intellectual property and assets. Previous to Regeneron, Mark has performed in information security leadership roles with companies such as Conduent, Xerox, TASC and Northrop Grumman and is a US Amy veteran with 22 years in Military Intelligence. Mark holds a Doctorate from University of Maryland, MBA from George Mason University, dual Masters degree from Webster University and a Bachelors in Russian Language from SUNY Albany. He also possesses several board-certified, industry-related certifications. Mark is frequent speaker at industry events and published author.