Bob Ludecke

Bob Ludecke currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Veritex Community Bank, a position held since December 2021. Prior experience includes serving as a VP and Information Security Specialist at Citi from April 2015 to December 2021, as well as roles as an Independent Information Security/IT Risk Consultant and a VP, IT Risk Manager at Fidelity Investments. Ludecke has a strong background in IT risk management, having developed and implemented various risk assessment frameworks, risk tolerance models, and control programs across different organizations. Areas of expertise encompass managing information security programs, performing risk assessments, and providing advisory services related to information security and compliance. Ludecke's career spans multiple roles in risk management, security consulting, and compliance, beginning with an Information Risk Lead position at JPMorgan Chase in 1996. Educational credentials include an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from St. Petersburg College.