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Stephanie Franklin-Thomas PhD, MBA, BA, CISA, NACD.DC

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VP/Global Chief Information Security Officer at Medtronic
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Stephanie Franklin-Thomas is the VP and Global Chief Information Security Officer at Medtronic, where she leads global security strategies. An executive with over 28 years of experience at firms like ABM Industries and Motiva Enterprises, she holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership.

Outside of work, she lives in Houston with her husband and two dogs, and is a mother of four and grandmother of five. Stephanie is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and serves on the boards of St. Lukes Hospital and The National Cryptologic Foundation, reflecting her community involvement.

Her Medtronic GCISO team was recognized as a 2026 CSO Award Winner for strengthening their cybersecurity program.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
VP/Global Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Cybersecurity Leadership
As a CISO with over 28 years of experience, she focuses on aligning security with business objectives and building strong, risk-based programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
She is a frequent speaker on D&I topics and is passionate about mentoring and advocating for greater diversity in the technology and security sectors.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
VP/Global Chief Information Security Officer
Medtronic
4-2021 - 12-2023
SVP/Chief Information Security Officer
ABM Industries
1-2020 - 4-2021
Vice Chairman Of The CyberSecurity Committee
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
4-2019
Board Member
CHI St. Luke's Health
4-2019 - 4-2021
Chief Information Security Officer
Motiva Enterprises LLC
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Profile: Stephanie Franklin-Thomas, SVP & CISO, ABM Industries. Featured in Klogix Security Blog
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Northcentral University
1996 - 1998
MBA
Our Lady of the Lake University
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