Andy Kirkland is the Chief Information Security Officer for Starbucks Coffee Company. In this role, Kirkland leads global cybersecurity services, including operations, engineering, architecture, identity, access management, and cybersecurity risk and compliance. With 20 years of experience working in information security and FDA regulatory environments, Kirkland’s career is rooted in change-driven leadership, including roles in technical programming, engineering, and architecture leadership, as well as product development ownership for multiple industry-leading security capabilities. In conjunction with a business-minded approach to risk management, Kirkland's diverse background allows for the practical application of mature security services at a global scale.