Kris Hayes

Kris Hayes currently serves as the Sr Director of Security Engineering at F5, a position held since October 2023. Previously, Kris was the Director of Information Security at Alaska Airlines from January 2023 to October 2023. A substantial tenure at T-Mobile from July 2000 to May 2022 included roles such as Director of Cyber Security Governance, Compliance and Program Management, where Kris led the expansion of compliance obligations and the development of a Cybersecurity Policy Governance and Assurance Program. Other positions at T-Mobile encompassed Senior Manager of Digital Security Programs & Governance, Senior Manager of Risk & Compliance, Program Manager of Corporate Information Security, IT Compliance Manager, Senior Security Analyst, and Security Analyst II. Throughout these roles, Kris demonstrated a strong focus on integrating compliance programs, establishing corporate security processes, and driving digital security governance, showcasing a comprehensive expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.