Lara Meek

Lara Meek, holding certifications including CISSP, ABCP, COBIT, and ITIL, currently serves as the Head of Technology - Risk and Governance at Equitable since September 2024. With a robust background in information security, Lara previously held the position of Director of Information Security at OpenText, where key accomplishments included achieving 100% compliance with approximately 80 certifications annually and contributing to ISO 27001 certification for commercial platforms. Lara's extensive experience spans various roles in leading organizations such as Manulife and Economical Insurance, focusing on IT risk management, system analysis, and technical support for corporate environments. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science from McMaster University and a diploma in Computer Networking from Mohawk College.