Security Leader for Retail and Hospitality
Palo Alto Networks
Kenneth Ogami is a seasoned information security and technology executive with over 20 years of experience building, operating, and securing large-scale digital platforms across retail, entertainment, and hospitality. He has spent the majority of his career on the customer side, leading infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, DevOps transformation, and enterprise security programs.
Kenneth previously served as CIO and Head of Cybersecurity for Westfield U.S. Properties, where he helped drive digital omnichannel initiatives and partnered closely with leading global retailers and hospitality brands. He was a key leader in the adoption of modern security architectures including SASE, Zero Trust Network Access, and XDR to support highly distributed, customer-facing environments.
Most recently, Kenneth was the Chief Information Security Officer for AMIRI, a luxury fashion retailer experiencing rapid global growth. In this role, he led the secure expansion of cloud-native platforms, protected digital commerce operations, and enabled the business to scale securely while maintaining brand trust.
Kenneth holds the CISSP certification from ISC2 and multiple GIAC certifications, including Incident Handler, Web Application Defender, and Cloud Security Automation. He is widely recognized for his pragmatic, business-aligned approach to cybersecurity and digital transformation.
Tuesday Jan 13
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 5
To move beyond the hype and explore how leading retail and security organizations are practically leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform their cybersecurity posture, enhance operational resilience, and protect the complex, distributed retail environment - from the store locations to the cloud edge.