Jim Kastle, CISO at 7-Eleven, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on May 13-14 in Miami!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Jim Kastle, CISO at 7-Eleven, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO Assembly on May 13-14 in Miami!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Jim Kastle

Jim Kastle is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of expertise in corporate IT and risk management, specializing in cybersecurity program execution, IT infrastructure and operations, and enterprise-wide business process and personnel management. His extensive career has been marked by strategic communication and collaboration with C-level executives and government leaders, refining his ability to navigate complex environments.

Having served as CISO for leading companies such as Delphi, Conagra Brands, and Kimberly-Clark, Kastle has developed and led comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives aimed at mitigating both known and emerging risks. At Conagra, he spearheaded programs to protect the organization’s digital infrastructure, while his work at Kimberly-Clark focused on strengthening the global cybersecurity landscape.

In addition to his leadership roles, Kastle’s career includes key IT positions at prominent organizations such as JP Morgan Chase, Cardinal Health, VWR International, and Diebold Nixdorf. His broad experience across multiple industries—both domestic and international—gives him a unique perspective on business and technology challenges. Currently, as CISO at 7-Eleven, Kastle continues to enhance the company’s information security framework while driving forward its technology initiatives.

Unveiling the CISO’s Guide: Ransomware Recovery in AWS with Arpio

Contributed by Arpio

How confident are you in your ransomware recovery preparedness plan?

Ransomware attacks have resurged this year, highlighting the increasing importance of setting up a comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy that not only protects your critical data, but also your entire infrastructure and configuration.

So how can you ensure that your organization is set up to recover safely and quickly in the event of a ransomware attack?

At Arpio, we focus on one thing (and do it very well): Ransomware Recovery in AWS. Our team of resiliency experts developed the below checklist to help you do just that.

By following the structured checklist—which spans containment, investigation, and recovery—CISOs and other security leaders can ensure that their organizations are prepared to isolate systems, forensically understand the extent of attacks, and restore critical systems securely.

Fill out the form here to download the guide.

Are your workloads in the cloud? You need Arpio.

With cloud workloads handling a variety of mission-critical tasks, resilience is first and foremost a priority for any system that has to be up and running.

To build a comprehensive plan for cloud resilience, you need both High Availability and Disaster Recovery – and the latter is most important when planning for proactive ransomware recovery.

With Arpio, you don’t have to handle the complexity of engineering your own ransomware DR capability. Our comprehensive DR solution for AWS truly understands the complete cloud environment—no matter how complex your workloads or complicated your DR runbook

The truth is, backups alone do not make a sufficient ransomware recovery strategy. Making the right choice for your organization lowers the anticipated cost of a ransomware attack and increases your chances of a successful, timely recovery.

Talk to an Arpio expert today

Be prepared for whatever comes your way. Arpio provides easy disaster recovery for complex AWS environments. Click here to find a time to connect with our team of disaster recovery experts.

#MillenniumLive: Application Control: A Non-Negotiable for Modern Security Strategies with Airlock Digital

Welcome back to Millennium Live, where we dive into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies transforming the digital enterprise. In this e, we’re tackling one of the most critical aspects of cybersecurity—application control—and why it’s becoming a non-negotiable for modern security strategies, especially in regulated industries. Joining us is Patrick Dillon, Chief Revenue Officer at Airlock Digital, a company revolutionizing application allowlisting. We’ll explore how their innovative approach is addressing the challenges of traditional security methods, helping organizations stay compliant with frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST, and simplifying security without sacrificing usability. Patrick’s an experienced sales leader with over 20 years of industry experience in selling cybersecurity SaaS IT software.

Topics discussed:

✔️ The role of application control in zero-trust security
✔️ How businesses can secure legacy systems and critical infrastructure
✔️ Why allowlisting is a game-changer against zero-day and fileless attacks
✔️ The biggest misconceptions about application control and how to overcome them

And lastly how we love to end our pod, Patrick offers insights on the future of endpoint security and the evolving role of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity.

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About Airlock Digital

Airlock Digital is the global leader in application control and allowlisting, trusted by organizations worldwide to protect against ransomware, malware and other cyber threats. Our deny by default solution enables customers to run only the applications and files they trust, with all others blocked from executing. This approach minimizes attack surfaces and helps organizations align their cybersecurity strategies with government frameworks and standards.

Serving customers globally, Airlock Digital supports a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and government. We protect legacy systems and the latest versions of the Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, enabling us to secure modern environments as well as older technologies. Our scalable, simple-to-implement solution forms a key pillar of cybersecurity strategies, delivering robust protection to organizations of all sizes.

#MillenniumLive: The Market Outlook for Health Plans with ZS

The healthcare market is at an inflection point. Breakthrough pharmaceutical treatments are revolutionizing care for chronic conditions yet fueling a growing affordability crisis. Advancements in healthcare have likely contributed to improved health outcomes for patients. For instance, decreased by one third between 1991 and 2021. However, chronic diseases like cancer are becoming more prevalent and affecting younger people, indicating a sicker and aging population.
In this episode, Millennium Live sits down with Sri Palanisamy, a principal in ZS’s health plan and provider practice, and Shane Mulhern, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Regence. They discuss the core issues plaguing healthcare, the ways regional health plans can respond and

How and why the paradigm of health insurance is changing
Opportunities for regional health plans to compete on scale and drive better outcomes by partnering with providers
Innovations and collaborations that give them optimism for the future

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About ZS

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare. Leveraging leading-edge analytics, plus the power of data, science and products, ZS helps health plans make more intelligent decisions, drive growth and improve outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS just celebrated its 40th anniversary last year.

To learn more visit: https://www.zs.com/

Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security at Hays, Keynotes Our Transformational CISO & Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe on May 20-21 in London!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Michael Beaupre, Head of Cyber Security at Hays, will keynote our Transformational CISO & Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly Europe on May 20-21 in London!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Michael Beaupre

Michael is the Head of Cyber Security at Hays AG, where he builds strategic partnerships to close the cybersecurity skills gap, protect people, secure businesses, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

With over 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Michael has consistently focused on developing talent, driving transformation, and aligning security with business objectives. He approaches cybersecurity not as a barrier, but as a critical enabler of innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage. His leadership spans cost-effective risk reduction, cyber resilience, and the cultivation of high-performing teams—empowering organizations to secure their future while making the most of their resources.

As a dedicated father of four, Michael brings a deeply personal commitment to creating a safer digital world—one that protects not only today’s enterprises, but also the generations who will shape our future institutions. He actively seeks collaboration with like-minded leaders who are passionate about moving beyond the status quo and delivering lasting, meaningful change in the cybersecurity landscape.

The Millennium Alliance Locks In Mark Cuban To Headline Upcoming Transformational CHRO and Benefits Leadership Assemblies With Keynote Address

NEW YORK – March 18, 2025 – The Millennium Alliance, an invitation-only organization for Senior-Level Executives and Business Transformers, is excited to make a massive keynote speaker announcement, as they have officially secured Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs; Former Shark on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Mark Cuban. He will be addressing Millennium Members in his hometown of Dallas Texas next month’s Transformational CHRO and Benefits Leadership Assemblies on April 29th at The JW Marriott Arts District.

“Our entire team is overjoyed to be able to secure someone of Mark Cuban’s caliber to address our senior level HR & Benefits focused Members. I have had many proud moments over Millennium’s 11-year history, but this is right up there. The fact that someone as accomplished as Mark sees the value of addressing our C-Suite Community, without having to compensate him for his time, speaks volumes to where we are as a company. He is going to bring a unique perspective to the table, and our members and partners for this particular program are going to be in for a real treat.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

Millennium is no stranger to bringing in some of the world’s top names to keynote its robust portfolio of C-Suite Assemblies, but this will be one of their most recognizable and accomplished names to date. They fully expect Mark to deliver a memorable keynote address for the ages. Click here to take a closer look at the upcoming keynote speakers that Millennium is working with.

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact

info@mill-all.com.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

The Millennium Alliance is a leading technology and business educational advisory firm with the sole mission of helping to transform the digital enterprise. Through our executive education platform, peer-to-peer learning model via our senior-level Assemblies, exclusive research projects conducted with Ivy League academic institutions, and our numerous digital properties, we have become a trusted source for real-world tangible learning and engagement opportunities for senior executives and their technology partners.

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and is a two-time honoree of the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with an office in London.

ABOUT MARK CUBAN

Mark Cuban has been a natural businessman since age 12, when he sold garbage bags door to door. He went on to founded MicroSolutions right out of college, selling it to H&R Block. From there he became an active stock trader, building a track record, starting a hedge fund and selling it a year later. In 1995, he and Todd Wagner started the first commercial streaming company, AudioNet, which became Broadcast.com. They later sold the company in 2000 for 5.7B dollars. Mark acquired the Dallas Mavericks in 2000. The Mavs competed in their first NBA Finals in 2006, winning their first League title in 2011. Mark sold majority ownership in 2023 but still retains a significant stake. During his time as majority owner, the Mavs had the second-best record in the NBA.

Among his other accomplishments:

His company HDNet, was the first all High-Definition TV network. He later sold the company in 2019.

His film Enron The Smartest Guys on the Room was nominated for an academy award. As was the 2929 Production movie Good Night and Good Luck.

He is the holder of multiple patents.

Michael D’Ambrose, Former CHRO at Boeing, ADM, FirstData, and CitiGroup, Keynotes Our Transformational CHRO Assembly on November 4-5 in Miami!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Michael D’Ambrose, Former CHRO at Boeing, ADM, FirstData, and CitiGroup, Keynotes Our Transformational CHRO Assembly on November 4-5 in Miami!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About Michael D’Ambrose

A three-time Fortune 50 Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), former CEO, and board director, Michael D’Ambrose is a trailblazer in leading complex, global transformations. Energized by the most daunting challenges, he has led seven CEO transitions across five public companies and played a key role in multiple turnarounds. Mike is renowned for breaking down bureaucracy to identify and honor each person’s unique value to an organization—a differentiating vision that sets him apart in his field. As a result of his achievements, he was awarded HR’s highest honor as a National Academy of Human Resources Fellow.

Strategic Expertise

Nationally recognized expert in CEO succession, labor negotiations, global HR challenges, and executive compensation
Mentor to multiple CEOs and leaders across manufacturing, technology, retail, aerospace/aviation, agriculture, and media industries
Unmatched ability to assess, develop, and place talent to create competitive advantage
Out-of-the-box leadership and workforce development designs and a passion for reskilling workforces for the future
Instills data-driven methodology and psychologically safe culture to set and achieve DEI goals as a business priority

As CHRO of Boeing, Mike was a trusted voice to the executive leadership team during multiple crises as he led an end-to-end transformation of the HR function. A dynamic change leader, he spearheaded the CEO’s succession while simultaneously renegotiating multiple labor contracts globally. Known for elevating companies into employers of choice, he revamped global rewards to establish bonus eligibility for 100% of employees and created innovative recruitment and training programs for college and high school students.

Mike joined Boeing after serving as CHRO of ADM, where he facilitated a company-wide turnaround into an industry leader and 5X growth in profitability. During his tenure, he created a world-class HR function and led ADM’s first-ever worldwide organizational restructuring—including refreshing the entire senior management team and the selection and transition of a new CEO.

Prior to ADM, Mike served as CHRO of Citigroup (Citicorp), where he led the integration of Travelers and Citicorp, which was then the world’s largest merger. Earlier in his career, he developed his financial acumen and his business approach to HR after acquiring and transforming a bankrupt New York business into a nationwide premier media enterprise as CEO.

Mike currently serves as a board director for Strategic Partnerships, Inc. fostering impactful business and government partnerships that enable organizations to better support their people. He also sits on multiple boards focused on HR excellence, including the Society for Human Resource Management and the National Academy of Human Resources. Passionate about increasing the country’s high-school graduation rate and addressing skilled labor needs, Mike has been deeply involved with Jobs for America’s Graduates.. He also founded and leads Together We Grow, a consortium of more than 40 industrial, educational, NGO, and legislative partners to develop the next generation of industry leaders.

Mike is a sought-after speaker on topics such as leveraging HR functions to drive business growth. He graduated from Cornell University with a BS in industrial and labor relations, where he now serves as an Executive-in-Residence.

The Millennium Alliance Celebrates New Milestones & Eleven Years Of Helping To Transform The Digital Enterprise

NEW YORK – March 7, 2025 – This week, The Millennium Alliance proudly celebrates its 11th Anniversary. On the heels of another record-breaking year in 2024, Millennium is continuing to routinely reach many new company milestones every 12 months. A few of the key achievements from this past year have included the addition of 5 new event brands to its portfolio of in-person programs, opening a European Headquarters and successfully launching 3 European programs, increasing overall company revenue by over 53% from the previous highest number, and growing its internal team by 26%, now boasting a total global headcount of 142 employees.

Since its founding over a decade ago in 2014, The Millennium Alliance’s commitment to providing its members and solution provider partners with unparalleled opportunities to network and learn from many of the most successful and cutting-edge business executives has been unwavering. Featuring a diverse portfolio of offerings, including its versatile and jam packed calendar of Two-Day Invite Only Assemblies, Bespoke Executive Dinners, a powerful Digital Transformation Online Community, the fast growing #MillenniumLive Podcast Series approaching its 350th episode, along with industry-leading Executive Education Opportunities, Millennium has continued to expand its offerings in order to deliver an unprecedented level of value to its community.

“No matter how many years pass since Rob and I founded Millennium, it is always just as special commemorating each anniversary. Last year as we celebrated a full decade as a company by having our most successful year to date, I recall thinking that it was going to be a challenge to top such a monumental year for our team. Fast forward to a year later, I am proud that I find myself blown away because we have not just topped this previous record-breaking year but completely smashed through each one of our aggressive growth goals that we set for the company at that time. What excites me the most is where we will be as an organization a year from now, as the sky is the limit for our growing team full of the industry’s most talented and dedicated individuals.” Alex Sobol, Co-Founder, The Millennium Alliance

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact info@mill-all.com.

About The Millennium Alliance

This all started in 2014 when our founders, Alex Sobol & Rob Davis decided to create the most intimate, high-level & exclusive in-person and online think tank for leaders in a wide variety of industries within both the private and public sectors: The Millennium Alliance. Since its founding, Millennium has built a strong reputation nationwide, now with thousands of engaged Members, and was recently featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. The Millennium Alliance is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.

James Merlino, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer at The Joint Commission, Keynotes Our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly on August 12-13 in Atlanta!

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that James Merlino, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at The Joint Commission, Keynotes Our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly on August 12-13 in Atlanta!

Interested in joining this Assembly? Click here to request an invite.

About James Merlino

James I. Merlino, MD, serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at The Joint Commission, where he leads the transformation of services using data and innovation to enhance healthcare safety and quality on a global scale.

Before joining The Joint Commission, Dr. Merlino was the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Cleveland Clinic, where he managed enterprise strategy, business development, safety, quality, patient experience, and organizational improvement. He has also held roles as Chief Experience Officer, Associate Chief of Staff, Vice-Chair of the Digestive Disease Institute, and practiced as a colorectal surgeon. Earlier in his career, Dr. Merlino was the Chief Transformation Officer at Press Ganey Associates.

A recognized leader in healthcare strategy, safety, quality, and patient experience, Dr. Merlino has extensive experience both nationally and internationally. He has delivered over 400 invited presentations, focusing on redefining care to meet patient needs. He has also led strategic sessions with C-suite leaders from over 70 of the top healthcare organizations in the U.S. and provides coaching to CEOs, senior executives, and healthcare boards on strategy and cultural transformation.

Dr. Merlino has earned numerous accolades, including being named to HealthLeaders Magazine’s “20 People Who Make Healthcare Better” in 2013, and appearing regularly on Becker’s list of top healthcare safety experts. He authored “Service Fanatics: How to Build Superior Patient Experience the Cleveland Clinic Way” (2014) and co-edited the best-selling book “Zero Harm: How to Achieve Patient and Workforce Safety in Healthcare” (2018). Dr. Merlino holds memberships in several prestigious organizations and has received multiple healthcare awards throughout his career.

Dr. Merlino earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baldwin-Wallace College and a medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed general surgery training at University Hospitals of Cleveland and a colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He was also an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) fellow.

#MillenniumLive: The Rise of Agentic AI: The Next Chapter in Enterprise GTM with Databook

Welcome to Millennium Live, where we bring you insights from the leaders shaping the digital enterprise. On this episode, Databook CEO Anand Shah joins the podcast to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the future of enterprise GTM organizations. As digital workers join humans in the workforce for the first time, Anand breaks down what this shift means for enterprise sales teams — not as a replacement for people, but as a powerful way to enhance human productivity and performance. Anand shares how Databook is pioneering agentic workflows to help go-to-market teams unlock value faster, drive better customer outcomes, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI. Anand also provides some practical advice for enterprises looking to get started with agentic AI, key success stories from Databook customers, and a vision for how this technology will transform the industry, redefining enterprise sales in the months and years ahead.

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About Databook

Databook is the leader in agentic AI purpose-built to help enterprise GTM teams accelerate revenue growth and improve sales operating margins. Based on decades of domain expertise, our award-winning platform powers agentic workflows that align sellers with buyer pain points, uncover larger opportunities, and drive consistent performance at scale. Elite sales teams, including those at Salesforce, Microsoft, and Databricks, rely on Databook to win 2.5x larger deals and accelerate deal cycles by 1.5x.

At the heart of Databook’s platform is a foundation of core intelligence and integrations, which combines third-party licensed and proprietary data with first-party customer data to deliver highly accurate, actionable insights uniquely tailored to enterprise sales. Domain-specific AI agents guide sellers through workflows, from territory planning to executive briefings, ensuring every step is aligned with buyer priorities and urgency. Admin controls give sales operations leaders the tools to customize workflows, improve quality, and track productivity gains tied directly to the CRM. Integrated with tools like Microsoft Copilot and Slack, Databook empowers teams to focus on strategic relationships while achieving 25% higher productivity and delivering a buyer experience rooted in trust and relevance. Learn more at databook.com.