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About the Company

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

About the role

We are looking for a visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our global cybersecurity organization. The ideal candidate is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with a track record of enabling secure digital growth in fast-paced, complex global environments.

Responsibilities

You will define and execute a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and risk priorities, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, setting measurable security goals, and ensuring continuous improvement in safeguarding the organization. In addition, you will oversee cybersecurity architecture, risk management, compliance, and incident response across global operations, building a security-aware culture, aligning policies and standards with organizational objectives, and ensuring regulatory adherence in dynamic, consumer-oriented environments such as Retail, FMCG, or similar industries.

Experience & Background

• Extensive experience across risk management, information security, and IT leadership roles.
• Proven success in senior leadership, driving organizational change and leading large, distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute security policies and programs in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

Leadership & Personal Competencies

• Transformational leader and change agent, comfortable in ambiguous situations.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to build sustainable relationships internally and externally.
• High integrity, reliability, and sense of urgency in decision-making.
• Excellent communicator capable of conveying security and risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic and tactical objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, IT, or equivalent.
• Languages: Fluent in English (spoken, written, reading).
• This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role for someone who wants to shape global security strategy, influence business outcomes, and drive transformation across a leading international organization.

Our People

Our most important strengths and assets are our engaged colleagues and our unique company culture. Attracting and developing world-class talent is central to H&M Group’s vision.

At H&M Group, colleagues are trusted with great responsibility right from the start. We focus on building outstanding leadership that encourages creativity, care, and strong business outcomes by putting trust in people to reach the full potential of our colleagues. This approach ensures that our teams are empowered to drive our purpose forward.

H&M Group’s team of around 135,000 colleagues from more than 170 nationalities brings a rich mix of cultures and perspectives. Guided by our values, we create a passionate and creative company culture where everyone can grow and contribute to our goals. We strive to have diverse teams and an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. This supports creativity in making relevant customer offers and contributes to more inclusive products and marketing.