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Derek Benz

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Advisory Board Member at WhiteRabbit
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Derek Benz is the SVP and Chief Information Security Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, with extensive experience leading security at Ford, BP, and Honeywell. An MBA graduate from Columbia Business School, he is described by colleagues as a constant innovator, business-minded strategist, and a master of future-thinking while executing on present needs.

Outside of his corporate role, Derek is the co-author of the popular "Grey Griffins" young adult fantasy book series. He is also a director for The Parasol Cooperative, a nonprofit that leverages technology to protect survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, reflecting his passion for using tech for social good.

Unique fact: This CISO of a global corporation is also a published fantasy author with an interest in genetics and artificial intelligence.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Advisory Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Priorities

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Enterprise Security
He has a proven record of leading cyber and physical security organizations for multi-billion dollar, enterprise-class businesses like Coca-Cola, Ford, and BP.
Building Lasting Teams
He has publicly stated that leadership is not a solo sport and focuses on building teams and systems that are durable and can outlast his own tenure.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Advisory Board Member
WhiteRabbit
1-2020
Chief Information Security Officer
The Coca-Cola Company
1-2020
Board Member
Coca-Cola Credit Union
11-2015 - 1-2020
Chief Information Security Officer
Ford Motor Company
11-2013 - 11-2015
Chief Information Security Officer - Upstream
BP
In the press

Media appearances

Derek Benz - Leadership - The Coca-Cola Company. Featured in The Coca-Cola Company (official website)
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The Coca-Cola Company Announces Election of Corporate Officers and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend. Featured in Business Wire
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Education
2008 - 2010
MBA
Columbia Business School
1993 - 1995
BA
Hillsdale College
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