Shuk K.

Commander
DISC Type : D

Vice President & CISO at Foot Locker, Inc.

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Shuk K. is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Vice President & CISO at Foot Locker. He specializes in building scalable, business-driven security programs that reduce risk without creating friction, having previously led security at Avon and Keurig Green Mountain. He holds both an MBA and a CISSP certification.

Outside of his executive role, Shuk is a family man, proudly sharing milestones like his sons graduation speech. His interests align with his work at Foot Locker, showing a professional curiosity in major athletic brands like Nike and adidas. He is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Vermonts Center for Computer Security and Privacy.

He believes the CISO role is the single best preparation for becoming a CIO, a topic he has recently written about.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Decisive

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Business-Driven Security
His career focus is on weaving security into the business so it becomes "invisible" and indistinguishable from how the organization operates, rather than a separate function.
CISO to CIO Path
He has recently been writing and thinking about the career progression from CISO to CIO, believing it to be the ideal preparation for the top IT role.
AI in Cybersecurity
He has noted the prevalence of AI discussions and vendor stories in the security space, indicating it's a current and relevant topic on his mind.

Media Appearances

Shuk has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2018
Vice President & CISO at Foot Locker, Inc.
12-2017
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at University of Vermont
11-2017 - 11-2018
Chief Information Security Officer at National Life Group
12-2014 - 2017
CISO at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
2-2001 - 2014
Chief Information Security Officer& Executive Director, Global Network Apps. & Collaborative Svcs at Avon Products

Education

MS from Binghamton University
MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Insights For Selling To Shuk

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shuk is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shuk

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shuk move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Shuk take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Shuk

Personality Compatibility


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