Nordstrom, the luxury department store, welcomes Nicole Ford as its new Chief Information Security Officer, succeeding Irwan Tjan. With over 20 years of IT strategic experience in both corporate and federal government roles, Ford, previously Vice President of Global Information Security at Rockwell Automation, brings a wealth of expertise to the position. In her new role, Ford will play a key role in supporting Nordstrom’s security and governance, risk, and compliance teams. Having received the Top 100 CISO Award twice and CSO50 recognition, Ford is known for guiding organizations through security transformations and leading high-performing teams. Her relocation to Seattle reflects Nordstrom’s commitment to bolstering its technology team and maintaining a strong security posture. Nordstrom’s recent trading update showcased its ability to beat profit estimates despite facing revenue challenges, emphasizing the significance of strategic leadership in the evolving retail landscape.
