Ely Pinto - CISM, CISSP, CEH

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DISC Type : DSI

Global Chief Information Security Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Ely Pinto is the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Simpson Thacher, specializing in technology risk management and third-party security in complex enterprise environments. A graduate of Yeshiva University, he is described by colleagues as a forward-thinking, collaborative, and deeply technical leader who excels at building and developing top-tier security teams.

He has a hands-on interest in offensive security and open-source intelligence (OSINT), having created tutorials on using tools for continuous attack surface monitoring. He actively shares his teams job openings and security-related content online.

He has authored articles on emerging threats, including the necessity for banks to manage cryptocurrency risks even if they dont directly embrace the technology.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Third-Party Risk
He has deep expertise in this area, having led the global third-party security program at American Express, protecting data across more than 11, 000 partners worldwide.
Building Security Teams
Actively focuses on attracting and retaining top talent. He frequently posts about hiring for key roles in incident response, application security, and identity management for his team.
Threat Hunting & OSINT
Demonstrates a practical interest in offensive security, recently sharing a tutorial he created on using OSINT tools for continuous exposure management and threat hunting.

Media Appearances

Ely has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Global Chief Information Security Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
7-2024
Head of Global Third Party Security, Strategy & Governance at American Express
Chief Information Security Officer at Bank Leumi USA
VP, Information Security Architecture at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Enterprise Solutions Architect at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Yeshiva University

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Insights For Selling To Ely

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ely is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ely

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ely move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ely take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ely

Personality Compatibility


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