Eileen Tan - Varo Bank
Name: Eileen Tan
Current Company: Varo Bank
Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Start Date: February 2022
Location: United States
Industry: Banking
Professional Background
Current Role:
Eileen Tan is the Chief Information Security Officer at Varo Bank, where she has been serving since February 2022. Varo Bank is a fully digital, FDIC-insured bank that targets delivering premium banking services through innovative technology. The bank has secured over $992.4 million in funding from notable investors such as Warburg Pincus, The Rise Fund, and Russell Westbrook Enterprises.
Previous Experience:
Before joining Varo Bank, Eileen Tan held the position of Global Cyber Security Analytics Transformation Head at Deutsche Bank, starting from July 2018. Her role involved overseeing global cybersecurity operations, guiding transformation initiatives, and ensuring robust security measures within the organization.
Skills and Expertise
Eileen Tan is recognized as a driven global IT Security executive with a rich background in:
- Cyber security operations and engineering
- Cloud services
- Plant start-ups
- Strategic planning
- ERP implementation
- SAP security and configuration
- International network migration and consolidation
- Global information risk, security, and compliance management
Her proven skills also encompass:
- Global people and project management
- Negotiation and analytical thinking
- Problem-solving and creativity
- Oral and written communication (multi-lingual)
- Presentation skills
Professional Achievements
Eileen Tan has demonstrated a significant track record in collaborating with different stakeholders to achieve corporate goals efficiently. She excels in delivering on-time and on-budget results, managing complex global projects, and maintaining high levels of security compliance across various industries.
Notable Contributions
As the CISO of Varo Bank, Eileen Tan has been instrumental in steering the bank’s information security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguarding customer data in an all-digital banking environment. Her leadership has contributed to Varo Bank’s mission of providing accessible, secure, and premium banking services to its customers.
Education:
Eileen Tan attended Columbia Business School, which underpins her strong foundation in both business and technical aspects of cybersecurity.
Additional Information
Eileen Tan's expertise is often sought in industry discussions, such as her feature on Nasdaq where she provided insights on the security implications of using public Wi-Fi for banking purposes.
Through her extensive experience and strategic vision, Eileen Tan continues to be a pivotal figure in advancing Varo Bank’s security posture and ensuring its operations remain secure and resilient against cyber threats.
