Globe’s cybersecurity chief steps down

Globe Telecom Inc., a leading telecommunications and technology company, has announced that its chief intelligence and trust officer (CITO), Anton Bonifacio, is resigning from his position and the corporate world, effective January 1, 2027. Bonifacio, who joined Globe as CITO just three months ago in July, has been instrumental in the company's cybersecurity advancements and played a pivotal role in shaping its strategy in artificial intelligence (AI), data, cybersecurity, and privacy leadership.

Upon joining Globe, Bonifacio expanded his executive role from chief information security officer (CISO), credited for establishing a security network that safeguards both physical and digital infrastructure. His insights led to Globe's ability to anticipate emerging threats, and in 2024, Globe appointed him as the chief artificial intelligence officer, recognizing the rising importance of automation in Filipinos' daily lives.

Under his leadership, Globe successfully integrated AI into its ambition to connect as many people as possible, developing an adoption strategy and responsible governance framework.

Globe created the CITO role to align digital innovation with accountability and trust, valuing Bonifacio's perspective and technical expertise. Bonifacio had been representing Globe in high-profile discussions with industry leaders globally and locally. Following Bonifacio's departure, the company will be led by its current CISO, Garrett Silao, who joined Globe in 2008 as an information security engineer.

Afterward, Silao held the position of security operations center head since 2015 and recently assumed the CISO role, reporting to Globe's president and CEO, Carl Raymond Cruz.

Globe emphasized that with Bonifacio's departure, AI, data, cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust will remain central to the company's transformation and long-term growth.