Lisa Olivieri, Chief Security Officer
Professional Overview
Lisa Olivieri is an accomplished security executive with over 25 years of experience in safety, risk management, and crisis response. As the Chief Security Officer at Varsity Brands, she oversees the company's comprehensive security strategy, ensuring the protection of its global operations, assets, and personnel.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Security Officer at Varsity Brands since June 2024, Lisa is responsible for developing and implementing robust security policies, procedures, and technologies to safeguard the company's facilities, data, and brand reputation. She leads a team of security professionals and collaborates cross-functionally to identify and mitigate potential threats, while driving continuous improvement in the organization's security posture.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Lisa served as the Global Head of Safety and Security at Wayfair, where she spearheaded the company's security transformation, enhancing physical and cybersecurity measures to protect its global operations. Before that, she had a distinguished career with the U.S. Secret Service, retiring as a Special Agent in Charge in January 2021 after over 20 years of service. During her tenure with the Secret Service, Lisa managed high-profile security operations and provided executive protection for senior government officials.
Academic Background
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has also completed specialized training in threat assessment, crisis management, and security program management, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Areas of Expertise
- Comprehensive security strategy development and implementation
- Physical security, access control, and surveillance systems
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation
- Incident response and crisis management
- Executive protection and high-profile security operations
- Regulatory compliance and security program auditing
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Lisa has demonstrated a proven track record of enhancing security postures and mitigating risks for organizations across various industries. At Varsity Brands, she has spearheaded initiatives to strengthen the company's resilience, including the implementation of a state-of-the-art security operations center and the deployment of cutting-edge surveillance technologies.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and strong leadership capabilities, Lisa Olivieri is a trusted security professional who continues to make a significant impact in safeguarding organizations and their stakeholders.
