Matthew Lagana is an accomplished technology executive with over 25 years of proven success in strategic planning, cybersecurity, risk management, and operational excellence.  In his dual role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at MBIA, Matthew leads all facets of Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications, Architecture & Engineering, and HelpDesk Services.

Prior to joining MBIA, Matthew held key technical and leadership positions at Avon Products, honing his expertise in managing large-scale IT initiatives. His deep knowledge of the financial services sector has enabled him to streamline costs, accelerate time to market, and spearhead innovative security and risk management programs.

A specialist in aligning technology with business strategy, Matthew has a strong track record of leading digital transformations that drive operational efficiency and enhance business value.

Matthew holds a Master’s Degree in Management & Systems from New York University, with a concentration in Strategy & Leadership, and has been a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) since 2002.  He serves on the Board of Fairfield/Westchester’s Chapter of the Society for Information Management and sits on Technology Advisory Boards for Iona College and Pace University.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and three children.