Andy Kirkland

Director, Information Security - Strategy, Engagement, and Architecture, ISO for the Americas, Starbucks Coffee Company

Andy Kirkland has 20 years of experience working in information security and FDA regulatory environments. Andy’s career is rooted in change driven leadership, including roles in technical program, engineering and architecture leadership, as well as product development ownership for multiple industry leading security capabilities. Industries of expertise include retail, travel, construction, manufacturing, and medical device/pharmaceutical production. This diverse background, in conjunction with a business minded approach to risk management, allows for the pragmatic application of mature security services at a global scale.