Alexander Àkàndé, PhD, MBA, SSCP

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Director, Cybersecurity at Players Health

Anoka, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Alexander is a cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance. Holding a PhD from Capella University, he specializes in reducing enterprise-wide cyber risks and aligning security programs with frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001. Colleagues describe him as highly strategic and talented.

Beyond his professional work, Alexander shows an interest in humanitarian and philosophical topics, sharing content about peace, mercy, and the essence of humanity. He is an active participant in his professional community, attending major industry conferences to connect with leaders and stay current on trends.

He has authored academic publications exploring the effectiveness of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) security programs in organizations.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are very proud of what they do. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Risk Reduction
Directed a program at Players Health that successfully reduced high-priority cyber risks by 40% within 18 months, showcasing a results-oriented approach to security management.
AI in Cybersecurity
Recently participated in a Cybersecurity Think Tank on AI Strategy, expressing a strong interest in the innovative and forward-thinking applications of AI in his field.
BYOD Security
Authored two academic papers on the effectiveness of 'Bring Your Own Device' programs, demonstrating deep, specialized expertise in this area of organizational security.

Media Appearances

Alexander has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Director, Cybersecurity at Players Health
7-2022 - 6-2023
Cybersecurity Governance, Manager at Tata Consultancy Services
1-2015 - 7-2022
Information Technology Infrastructure Security Team Lead at Tata Consultancy Services
7-2014 - 1-2015
Project Coordination Manager at Tata Consultancy Services
2-2011 - 6-2012
Senior System Engineer at City of Boston

Education

2016 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Capella University
10-2006 - 12-2009
MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University

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Exp : 26 Location : Anoka, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Cybersecurity at Players Health
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Insights For Selling To Alexander

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexander is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexander

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexander move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Alexander take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Alexander

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