Neema Wasira-Johnson is chief information security officer, information security risk management at NACD. She leads cybersecurity risk management, helping strengthen the resilience and trust NACD relies on to empower directors and help boards become future ready.

Wasira-Johnson brings more than 20 years of experience leading cybersecurity and risk programs across healthcare, insurance, retail, and financial services. She has guided organizations through transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and growth in highly regulated environments. Her work connects technology and cybersecurity risk to business priorities, giving executives and boards clearer insight for decisions about governance, investment, and resilience.

Wasira-Johnson holds a master’s degree in cybersecurity from DePaul University and the Certified CISO credential from Carnegie Mellon University. She is also a Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) advising boards on technology, cybersecurity, and AI governance.