Tod Mitchinson joined New York Life in February 2016 as a Vice President in the Enterprise Technology Department to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer of the Company (“CISO”). In this role, he focuses on the 2nd line IT Security and Risk functions aimed at ensuring the security of Company information.
Prior to New York Life, Mr. Mitchinson served as a Vice President and Head of IT Security, Risk, and Compliance for Corporate IT of AIG, as well as interim CISO. In this role, he was responsible for developing the corporate IT Risk Management program in support of all areas of Corporate IT. From 2013 to 2014, he served as Vice President, IT Security, Risk and Compliance Lead - Global Corporate HR & IT, where he built the Security, Risk and Compliance capabilities in support of the Corporate and HR IT organizations.
From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Mitchinson served as Global Chief Information Security Officer for ICAP plc. He was the firm’s first Chief Information Security Officer tasked with building a global security program and strategy, and developed a global Compliance Framework that included risk assessment, exception management and risk reporting.
Prior to 2010, Mr. Mitchinson held multiple, progressively responsible roles with DLJ/Credit Suisse First Boston, Computer Sciences Corporation, Bankers Trust, and Teleport Communications Group.
Mr. Mitchinson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Oswego, B.A.