David Todd

White Lodging Services | CIO/CISO

David Todd is a forward-thinking technology and security executive and the current CIO/CISO at White Lodging Services. With over 40 years of experience, he leads digital transformation, strengthens cybersecurity, and drives operational excellence across a portfolio of 65 hotels, 40 restaurants, and 10 rooftop bars.

Under David’s leadership, White Lodging maintained business continuity through a global outage—restoring services 90% faster than competitors—and reduced security incidents by 75% in three years. He also co-chairs the IT Steering Committee and AI & Innovation Strategy Subcommittee, positioning the company at the forefront of technological advancement.

Previously, as Assistant VP and CISO at State Auto Insurance, David reduced vulnerabilities by 50%, achieved the company’s first PCI DSS compliance, and implemented a business continuity plan restoring systems within 24 hours after a major cyber-attack. At Progressive Insurance, his leadership secured eight consecutive years of SOX compliance and laid the foundation for resilient operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recognized thought leader in cybersecurity and risk management, David frequently speaks at industry conferences and publishes on topics such as information security, biometrics, and data privacy. Known for his collaborative leadership and ability to bridge business and technology, he continues to shape secure, innovative, and customer-centric organizations.