As CISO for Scotiabank (Ireland) D.A.C., Samantha Hoffman leads the bank’s information security, risk, and compliance agenda across Europe, ensuring strategic alignment with regulatory expectations and global standards. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and digital risk management, she is known for transforming security from a compliance requirement into a business enabler.
Samantha holds certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CEH, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor & Implementer. She brings deep, hands-on expertise in building secure, scalable cloud environments and embedding Zero Trust and data governance frameworks. Her approach is consultative and collaborative, bridging technical and business priorities with clarity and purpose—whether engaging with engineering teams or the board.
Her career spans leadership roles across highly regulated sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and online gaming. She has delivered major security transformation programmes, implemented ISMS frameworks, led global audits, and served as interim CISO for a multinational insurer. Her work reflects a commitment to high-impact delivery, inclusive leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Samantha thrives in complex environments, champions a strong risk culture, and sees technology as a driver of value and trust. Beyond her corporate role, she is an active contributor to the wider cybersecurity community and a dedicated advocate for women in tech, providing mentorship and thought leadership to help shape a more inclusive digital future.