Michael Irwin is a cybersecurity and technology executive who builds security programs from the ground up — most recently founding the entire cybersecurity function at Odyssey Logistics, a $2B global logistics firm, and growing it into an independently validated, award-winning operation in three years. Over a 15-year career spanning logistics, media, and private equity-backed environments, he has specialized in security programs and IT operations that reduce organizational risk while enabling business growth, grounded in a philosophy of radical simplicity: replacing complexity with streamlined, high-performing systems that hold up under real-world pressure.
As Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Technology Operations at Odyssey, Michael leads a team of 40+ professionals across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and GRC. He has been recognized as a Top Global CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine in both 2024 and 2025, received the Global Leadership Institute Award from HMG in 2025, and was named a 2026 CarolinaORBIE Finalist. He is an active speaker, contributor to cybersecurity media, and mentor in the security community.