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Tim Held

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Global Chief Information Security Officer at Global Payments Inc.
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Timothy J. Held is the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at U.S. Bank, with over 25 years of experience leading global security teams. He holds an Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate from Stanford and is described by colleagues as a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and strong leader focused on protecting customers.

He is an innovator in the field and co-inventor of a patent for "SOURCE REQUEST MONITORING," a process designed to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Priorities

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Consumer Cybersecurity
He is passionate about educating customers and their families on how to stay safe and avoid common threats like phishing and online scams.
Data Security Innovation
He serves on the advisory board for data security company Confidencial and holds a patent for a fraud detection process, showing a focus on creating novel solutions.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Global Payments Inc.
1-2019 - 12-2025
EVP, Chief Information Security Officer
U.S. Bank
12-2015 - 12-2018
SVP, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
U.S. Bank
8-2013 - 12-2015
Vice President, Cyber Defense, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response
U.S. Bank
3-2012 - 8-2013
Vice President, Cyber Defense Engineering & Operations
U.S. Bank
In the press

Media appearances

Q&A: Tips from the bank's top cybersecurity officer to avoid online threats. Featured in U.S. Bank – Company Blog
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Timothy J. Held | EVP, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Bank. Featured in Enterprise Security Magazine
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Education
12-2021 - 2-2022
Leadership and Management Program Certificate
Wharton Executive Education
8-2014 - 8-2016
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Pacific Coast Banking School
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