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Cole Sinkford

Enigma · DISC type cdi
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GlobalFoundries
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Cole Sinkford is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturer. He has extensive experience building cybersecurity programs for global industrial firms, having previously led security at GE Renewable Energy. He holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Cole is a recognized industry leader and speaker, participating in CISO think tanks and forums. His professional affiliations include the National Society of Black Engineers and IEEE, indicating a commitment to the broader engineering community. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois.

He was recently named one of the Top Information Security Leaders in the Midwest for 2024 by CDO Magazine.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Cole shows up

Persuasive & Assertive
Hard To Convince
Challenger

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Priorities

Topics Cole cares about

Semiconductor Security
As CISO of GlobalFoundries, he is responsible for the comprehensive security strategy protecting the manufacturing and delivery of essential semiconductors for global markets.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
He has publicly stated that mastering the basic building blocks of cybersecurity is essential before adopting advanced technologies like AI.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
GlobalFoundries
4-2021 - 10-2022
Senior Executive - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
GE Renewable Energy
7-2018 - 4-2021
Executive - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
GE Renewable Energy
4-2017 - 7-2018
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
GE Renewable Energy
11-2016 - 4-2017
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
GE Renewable Energy
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Cincinnati
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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