Blake Hern
Editor · DISC type CSBlake Hern is the Chief Risk Officer for Apple Pay & Wallet, leveraging an extensive background in information security and risk management. His career includes CISO and director-level roles at Encore Capital Group and Alphatec Spine. He holds several key certifications, including CPA, CISSP, and CISM, and attended The University of Kansas.
Outside of his direct professional responsibilities, Blake has demonstrated an interest in community and business leadership. While working in San Diego, he was selected to serve on the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerces inaugural Young Leaders Board of Directors Program, showing a commitment to local economic development.
Unique fact: Blake is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a distinct qualification that blends deep financial acumen with his expertise in cybersecurity and risk.
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They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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