Gram Ludlow

Gram Ludlow is a distinguished information security executive with over two decades of experience in the security industry. Holding a degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Information Security, he combines deep technical expertise with exceptional emotional intelligence to lead top-tier security teams and develop state-of-the-art security solutions. Throughout his career, he has safeguarded some of the world's largest brands and networks, holding leadership roles at Caterpillar, AGCO, and serving as CISO for Flowers Foods and Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

At The Coca-Cola Company, Gram was the chief security architect for one of the pioneering Zero Trust and cloud migration projects. There he played a key role in developing an early Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) product and contributed to the original Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) specification. Currently, Gram is spearheading the development of a leading Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform as a Product Line Manager for HPE Aruba Networking’s SSE product line. His extensive experience in deploying Zero Trust architectures benefits enterprise customers globally. In addition to his professional endeavors, Gram actively participates in CISO advisory organizations and serves on multiple startup advisory boards, sharing his expertise and insights to drive innovation in the cybersecurity field.