Nick Lovrien, CPP

Chief Global Security Officer @ Meta | Vice President Of The Board Of Directors @ The Security Foundation (TSF) | Executive Board Director @ US Department Of State Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

Nick Lovrien, CPP is a prominent figure in the global security industry with an extensive background in both public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Global Security Officer and Vice President at Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other major social media platforms.1

Professional Experience

Nick's career spans over two decades in the security field:

Meta: Since May 2013, he has been leading Meta's global security organization as Chief Global Security Officer and Vice President.1
Target: Prior to Meta, he worked in Global Security from 2011 to 2013.1
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Served as a Counterterrorism Operations Officer from 2006 to 2011.1
Target: Started his career as a Buyer from 1998 to 2006.1

Board Positions

Nick holds several influential board positions:

Vice President of the Board of Directors at The Security Foundation (TSF).2
Board Director for the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council.1
Board Director for the International Security Foundation.1
Board Director for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.1

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Arts from Saint John's University.1
Executive Leadership program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.1
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification from ASIS International.1

Expertise and Recognition

Nick is recognized as an expert in global security strategy, risk management, geopolitics, and national security.3 His achievements include:

Recipient of the Don Walker Chief Security Officer Of The Year Award in 2020.1
Ranked in the top three of Security Magazine's Security 500 Best In Class Global Security Organization for multiple years.1
Recognized as a 'Top Chief Security Officer Disrupting The Industry 2021' by Identity Review.1

Additional Information

Nick is fluent in English and Portuguese, with limited working proficiency in Spanish.1 He is also a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as an executive sponsor for Meta's LGBTQ+ resource group.1