Leon Chirino

Leon Chirino is an experienced professional in technology risk management and governance, holding the position of Manager for Technology Risk Assessment and Remediation at American Express since October 2024. Previously, Leon served as VP, GRC Product Manager/Product Owner at BankUnited, leading the implementation of an enterprise GRC Program, and as Manager of Information Security and Risk Governance at Ally, where responsibilities included overseeing GRC activities for technology business units. Leon has held various roles focusing on risk management and compliance at organizations such as Citizens, Elevate, Amerant Bank, and Utiba, demonstrating a strong background in managing information security programs, conducting risk assessments, and leading complex projects across diverse industries. Leon holds a BSEE in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications from Universidad Metropolitana and multiple project management certifications from Nova Southeastern University and The George Washington University.