CHICAGO: Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly announces the appointment of Amy Bogac as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective Jan. 13, 2025. In this role, Bogac will oversee Baker Tilly’s information security strategy and operations, safeguarding the firm’s systems and data in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Bogac will lead Baker Tilly’s governance, risk and compliance initiatives, aligning security practices with the firm’s goals and ensuring resilience against evolving threats. Reporting to Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel Theresa Meiners, Bogac’s leadership will fortify Baker Tilly’s operational integrity and bolster the trust clients place in its secure service delivery.

“Amy’s appointment underscores our commitment to maintaining a robust security foundation,” Meiners said. “Her extensive expertise and innovative mindset will help us safeguard critical assets while continuing to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Security remains integral to our firm’s growth and success.”

Bogac brings more than 20 years of global information security experience, having successfully driven strategies and managed risks for multinational organizations. Prior to joining Baker Tilly, she served as CISO for Elevate Textiles, where she oversaw security for 86 companies across 106 sites with 15,000 employees. Her diverse industry experience spans manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, where she has consistently implemented effective security programs that align with business objectives.

“Joining Baker Tilly is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a firm that values security as a cornerstone of its operations,” Bogac said. “I look forward to working with the talented team here to advance our security frameworks and ensure we uphold the highest standards of protection and trust.”

About Baker Tilly (bakertilly.com)

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Fonte: Business Wire