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Ken Pfeil

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Chief Data Officer - Commonwealth of Virginia at Commonwealth of Virginia
📍 Richmond, Virginia, United States

Ken Pfeil is a data and security executive with over three decades of experience, most recently serving as Chief Data Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has held numerous C-level security roles at firms like MFS Investments and Pioneer Asset Management. Colleagues describe him as inspirational, knowledgeable, and an extraordinary professional.

Outside of his official roles, Ken enjoys rock climbing and riding his motorcycle, often exploring the Virginia countryside. He also enjoys spending time with his dog, Archie. His passion for his work is driven by collaborating with smart people and the dynamic, ever-changing nature of the security and risk management field.

He is the co-author of several popular and influential books on network security, including "Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box. "

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Data Officer - Commonwealth of Virginia
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Data Governance
As CDO for Virginia and previously at OneMain Financial, he has steered enterprise-wide data governance efforts and shaped data strategies to drive impactful outcomes.
Cyber Resilience
His extensive career as a CISO and CSO at multiple global firms has been focused on protecting sensitive data and building robust information security frameworks.
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Career

Work history

4-2022 - 7-2025
Chief Data Officer - Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
6-2021 - 4-2022
VP/MD of Data Governance
OneMain Financial
11-2016 - 3-2021
Chief Architect and Chief Information Security Officer
TechDemocracy LLC
4-2015 - 4-2016
Chief Security Officer
MFS Investment Management
2-2010 - 4-2015
Chief Information Security Officer
Pioneer Global Asset Management S.p.A.
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Ken Pfeil, Commonwealth of Virginia Chief Data Officer, Joins CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board. Featured in CDO Magazine
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Adita Karkera, GPS CDO speaks with Ken Pfeil, CDO of Commonwealth of Virginia. Featured in YouTube
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Education
BS
Westwood College
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