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Fernando Blanco

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CIO LATAM at CHRISTUS Health
📍 Plano, Texas, United States

Fernando Blanco is a seasoned IT executive, currently serving as a Vice President at CHRISTUS Health. With extensive global experience from his time at PepsiCo and various leadership roles including CISO and CIO LATAM, he has a strong background in information security and infrastructure. He holds an MBA and is a Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO).

Fernando has a keen interest in the ethical development and application of technology. He recently participated in the Builders AI Forum at the Vatican, which focused on creating AI products that align with the Church’s mission, reflecting a blend of his professional expertise with deeper ethical considerations.

In February 2024, Fernando won the DallasCISO ORBIE® Award in the Healthcare category for his outstanding leadership and the business value created through technology and security.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
CIO LATAM
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Plano, Texas, United States
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Healthcare Cybersecurity
As the award-winning VP & CISO for a major health system, he is a recognized leader in protecting healthcare data and managing enterprise security.
Ethical AI
Demonstrated a personal and professional interest by attending a Vatican forum on developing AI products that serve the Church’s mission.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
CIO LATAM
CHRISTUS Health
2015
Vice President and CISO
CHRISTUS Health
2012 - 2015
Global Director of IT Processes
PepsiCo
2010 - 9-2012
Information Security Director
PepsiCo
2006 - 2009
IT Security Manager
PepsiCo
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Education
2008 - 2010
MBA
East Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Excelsior University
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