Roota Almeida

With over 15 years of cybersecurity leadership experience, Roota excels in building and leading security programs that protect businesses and enable innovation. Her expertise spans security engineering, cyber defense, risk management, governance, and compliance across multiple sectors.

As the Global CISO at Kyowa Kirin, Roota leads the company’s global cybersecurity strategy, aligning security initiatives with business goals and driving innovation. She has a proven track record of fostering a culture of resilience and strategic execution.

Passionate about advancing diversity in cybersecurity leadership, Roota actively mentors emerging leaders, serves on advisory boards, and lectures at Columbia University. Security, to Roota, is about trust, resilience, and driving business success.