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James E. Powell

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Vice President, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure at Trane Technologies
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

James E. Powell is the global CISO for Trane Technologies, leading cybersecurity, digital risk, and IT infrastructure. His expertise spans security operations, incident response, and risk management for large, regulated enterprises. He holds a CISSP certification and completed the CISO Executive Education Program at Carnegie Mellon University.

Outside of his technology career, James has a significant background in classical music. As a talented tenor, he has performed in numerous operas and musicals, including "The Magic Flute" and "West Side Story, " and won vocal competitions before pursuing his graduate studies in music.

Unique fact: James holds a Master of Music degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Job Level
Senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Cybersecurity Leadership
As a multi-time CISO, he focuses on building and leading global security teams in large enterprises.
Talent Development
Frequently posts on social media about hiring for his team, seeking to mentor and develop rising stars in cybersecurity.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
Vice President, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Trane Technologies
10-2018 - 3-2020
Vice President, IT Security (CISO)
Ingersoll Rand
8-2015 - 10-2018
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
LPL Financial
5-2014 - 8-2015
Managing Director, Security Operations
TIAA
8-2013 - 5-2014
Senior Director, IT Risk and Information Security Business Management
TIAA
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Education
CISO Executive Education Program
Carnegie Mellon University
1995 - 1998
Master of Music
Manhattan School of Music
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