Ira H.

Ira H. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of information security. Ira served as the Chief Information Security Officer at MediaAlpha since 2022. Prior to that, Ira held the position of VP, Chief Information Security Officer at Orora from 2018 to 2022, overseeing IT security for multinational operations. Ira also worked as the Director of Infrastructure and Operations at Orora North America from 2015 to 2018, responsible for managing security environments during a company divestiture. Ira's experience includes serving as a Vice President of IT at Stearns Lending in 2014 and as the Director of Infrastructure & Global Information Security at Westfield from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, they held leadership roles at Pacific Sunwear, Creative Business Concepts, and Remedy Intelligent Staffing, where they managed information security and made significant contributions in various areas. Overall, Ira has demonstrated expertise in leading and implementing security measures, managing operations, and driving positive results in the organizations they have worked for.

Ira H. holds an MBA with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Theory from the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the DeVry Institute of Technology. Additionally, Ira has obtained several certifications, including the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) from ISACA in March 2021, the Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA in October 2011, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA in January 2005, and is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)².