Michael Welch

Managing Director and Sector Lead for Utilities, Industrial, and Critical Infrastructure

Michael Welch is the Managing Director and Sector Lead for Utilities, Industrial, and Critical Infrastructure within the cybersecurity practice. With over two decades of experience in risk management, compliance, and critical infrastructure security, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

Previously, Michael served as global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for OSI Group, a privately-owned food processing holding company that services some of the world’s most well-known brands across 17 countries. Additionally, he has worked with Burns & McDonnell, Duke Energy Corp., and Florida Power & Light, among others. Michael is an accomplished CISO, senior manager, and security consultant, leading teams of InfoSec engineers, architects, and analysts to deliver complex cybersecurity transformations.

He holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in project management and information security from the Keller School of Business. He also earned the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. He completed his undergraduate studies at George Washington University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. His certifications include CISSP, CISM, CISA, GICSP, CDPSE, and CMMC-RPA.