CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)

LVMH; Roma; On-site; EUR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fendi is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its IS&T Department and coordinate cybersecurity strategy across the Maison and Fashion Division. The role reports to executives and interfaces with global legal/compliance teams, offering exposure to a matrixed luxury goods organization based in Italy.

Key duties include defining the cybersecurity roadmap, managing governance, risk, and incident response, and ensuring secure design across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a 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 ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Maison cybersecurity roadmap in alignment with Group and Division priorities.
• Act as the 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.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Security operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Job description

CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)

Fendi is seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join its IS&T Department. In addition to leading the cybersecurity agenda for the Maison, the CISO contributes to the Fashion Division Cyber Architecture & Expertise service, supporting architecture governance, technical expertise coordination, and the development of Division-wide security standards and blueprints.

The role requires close coordination with the LVMH local legal and compliance teams in the relevant jurisdictions, as well as with Fendi’s HQ legal and compliance team and other HQ functions, and offers significant exposure to an international, matrixed luxury goods organization.

Job responsibilities

Maison cybersecurity leadership

• 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
• Act as the 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, and report to relevant stakeholders
• 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

Governance, resilience, and stakeholder engagement

• 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

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a 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 is preferred
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills

Additional information

LVMH is committed to non-discrimination and respect or each person’s singularities. We recognize and recruit all types of talent. For new joiners for this role in Italy, the annual gross salary associated with this position is EUR 85.000. This is only the initial annual gross salary granted to this position. This figure has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and reflects the starting salary normally applicable to the position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs. This role is also eligible for bonuses, subject to Fendi's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. On top of legal benefits, further benefits are provided in accordance with current company policies. This position is subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Commercio) applicable to the role and applied by Fendi in Italy.

The FendiMaison was established by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The opening of the first Fendiboutique – a handbag shop and fur workshop followed. Soon winning international acclaim, Fendi emerged as a brand renowned for its elegance, craftsmanship, innovation and style.
The called by the legendary five Fendi sisters, the collaboration with the late Karl Lagerfeld began back in 1965 and lasted 54 years. In 1992, Silvia Venturini Fendi seconded him in the Artistic Direction; in 1994, she is given the direction of Accessories and later of Menswear.
In 2000, the LVMH group acquires Fendi becoming in 2001 its majority shareholder. Appointed in 2020, Kim Jones held the role of Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear until 2024. Since 2020, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, is Artistic Director of Jewellery. Today Fendi is synonymous with quality, tradition, experimentation and creativity.

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