Donald Shkembi

Donald Shkembi is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for DZ BANK AG's New York Branch, where he leads the information security program and provides strategic guidance on cybersecurity risk management, information security governance, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. He has over 15 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, technology risk management, security engineering, and enterprise risk governance across the financial services, healthcare, and government sectors.

Prior to joining DZ BANK, Donald served as Vice President and Information Security Officer at Alma Bank, where he led initiatives to strengthen the bank's cybersecurity posture, mature its information security program, and enhance enterprise risk management capabilities. His responsibilities included cybersecurity governance, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, incident response, and the implementation of security frameworks and controls aligned with industry standards and regulatory expectations.

His experience combines executive-level risk oversight with hands-on technical expertise, enabling him to bridge the gap between cybersecurity strategy, business objectives, and operational execution.

Beyond his corporate leadership roles, Donald is engaged in cybersecurity innovation and developed FraudAce, a privacy-focused cybersecurity platform designed to help individuals identify and mitigate digital fraud and emerging cyber threats.

Donald is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds additional industry certifications in cybersecurity and network security.