Anthony Duhaime-Candeias

Anthony J. Candeias is a technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity executive, professor, and advisor with more than 15 years of experience leading enterprise technology, global security, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs across finance, healthcare, and education. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at WW International, where he oversees global technology strategy, AI adoption, and enterprise information security. In this role, he manages multimillion-dollar budgets, reports regularly to the Board of Directors, and directs compliance efforts across frameworks including HiTrust, SOC 2, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA .

In addition to his executive leadership, Candeias is an active investor and advisor to early-stage cybersecurity and infrastructure startups, partnering with venture firms and founders on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and growth planning. 

As an educator, Candeias has served as faculty at Columbia University, New York University, and Fordham University, where he has designed and taught graduate-level courses in cybersecurity, information security management, incident response, and risk management. His teaching emphasizes the intersection of enterprise risk, governance, and modern security operations, preparing students to navigate both technical and strategic challenges in today’s digital economy .

Earlier in his career, Candeias directed security operations at Columbia University, managed global security and privacy programs at the Ford Foundation, and held technology leadership roles at Goldman Sachs. His work has included partnering with law enforcement on advanced persistent threat (APT) investigations, building enterprise SOC and incident response programs, and integrating security into cloud and AI-driven solutions .

He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management from Fordham University, as well as advanced certificates from Seton Hall Law School and Harvard Business School. He maintains over a dozen professional certifications, including CISSP-ISSMP, GWAPT, GMON, CCNP Security, MCSE, CEH, and CompTIA Security+