Fendi Chief Information Security Officer

About Fendi

Founded in Rome in 1925, Fendi stands as one of Italy’s most distinguished luxury houses, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, Roman spirit, and bold creative vision. As an employer, Fendi offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet across métiers including design, leather goods, fur, ready-to-wear, retail, communications, and corporate functions. The Maison values artisanal excellence, cultural curiosity, entrepreneurial energy, and collaboration, inviting its teams to contribute to a legacy defined by refinement and experimentation. Within the LVMH Group, Fendi provides international career opportunities, strong professional development, and the privilege of shaping the future of contemporary luxury.

Fendi seeks an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead the cybersecurity agenda for the Maison and contribute to the Fashion Division's Cyber Architecture & Expertise service. The role encompasses maison cybersecurity leadership, architecture governance, technical expertise coordination, and development of division-wide security standards, with close coordination across LVMH jurisdictions and international business functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Maison cybersecurity roadmap in alignment with Group and Division priorities, ensuring effective implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, controls, and governance principles at Maison level
• Serve as primary cybersecurity advisor to the Maison CIO and key business stakeholders
• Lead cyber risk assessments, maintain the local risk register, and drive remediation and risk treatment plans
• Oversee Maison-level security operations, vulnerability management, incident preparedness, and response coordination
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are embedded into business, digital, infrastructure, and transformation initiatives, monitoring cybersecurity posture, key risks, and remediation progress
• Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal security requirements
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of cybersecurity architecture principles, standards, and target blueprints across the Fashion Division
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support secure design decisions across Maisons and shared initiatives
• Coordinate with divisional and Maison stakeholders on key architecture and security design topics
• Contribute to the review of major projects, platforms, and technology choices from a cybersecurity architecture perspective
• Apply Group and Division methodologies for cyber risk management, control assessment, and exception handling
• Coordinate audits, maturity assessments, third-party security reviews, and remediation follow-up
• Lead local coordination for cybersecurity incidents in line with Group and Division frameworks
• Define cybersecurity requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Build effective relationships across IT, Digital, Operations, Legal, HR, Risk, Retail, Supply Chain, and other relevant functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Strong expertise across cybersecurity governance, risk management, security operations, cloud security, application security, infrastructure security, and security architecture
• Demonstrated ability to translate enterprise cybersecurity strategy into effective local execution
• Strong knowledge of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
• Previous experience as a CISO or Deputy CISO preferred
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive information security experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Previous experience as a CISO or Deputy CISO is preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives within complex, multinational organizational environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 85,000 per annum.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses subject to Fendi's discretion and individual and/or organizational performance. Legal benefits and additional benefits provided in accordance with current company policies. Position subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Commercio) applicable in Italy.

Culture

Fendi cultivates a workplace culture rooted in Roman heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of creativity. As an employer, it offers a refined, collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to combine technical excellence with bold innovation in service of a distinctive luxury vision.

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