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Reza Salari

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Information Security Officer at Pacific Life Re
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Reza Salari is the Chief Information Security Officer at Pacific Life Re, where he leads the global cybersecurity program with a balanced, risk-management approach. A results-driven leader, he has an MBA from UC Irvine and is described by colleagues as a knowledgeable, resourceful, and consummate professional.

Outside of his CISO role, Reza is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, teaching cybersecurity and networking courses. He has earned a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, indicating a passion for viticulture, and appreciates connecting with peers outdoors in places like the Rocky Mountains.

Unique fact: He holds a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) designation, a premier certification for security professionals.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Reza shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Reza cares about

Cybersecurity Strategy
He focuses on maturing security programs using established frameworks like NIST and aligning security initiatives with overarching business objectives to mitigate risks effectively.
Security Culture
He has a track record of fostering security awareness, executing successful security roadshows with high employee participation, and promoting a culture of security across the organization.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Information Security Officer
Pacific Life Re
5-2019 - 5-2025
BISO
Pacific Life Re
2-2018 - 5-2019
Head of Information Security
CalAmp
12-2015 - 2-2018
Director, Information Security & Service Transformation
Pacific Life
2-2015
Adjunct Professor
University of Maryland Global Campus
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2016 - 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
2012 - 2014
MS in Computer Information Systems
Boston University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

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