John Johnston

John Johnston, CISSP, currently serves as the VP Global Chief Information Security Officer at Howmet Aerospace since May 2022, overseeing the company's IT security strategy. Previous roles include Cybersecurity Operations Director at United States Steel Corporation, Director of Global Information Security and Compliance at Kennametal, and Global Chief Information Security Officer at Westlake Chemical, where responsibilities spanned IT security operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, John held positions such as Director of Information Technology & Enterprise Security at CONFLUENCE and Partner/Chief Security Officer at Ethical Intruder, LLC, providing security consulting services. John’s expertise further extends to cyber security consulting at Keane Federal Systems and serving as Chief Security Officer at LANXESS Corporation, focusing on corporate security standards and regulatory compliance. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from Robert Morris University and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management from Carlow University.