Buffy Payne

Buffy Payne is a Chief Security Officer and Certified Fraud Examiner with more than 30 years of experience leading global security, fraud, and investigations programs across financial services, technology, and manufacturing organizations. She has held senior executive roles responsible for protecting people, data, and operations at enterprise scale, with deep expertise in investigations, crisis and risk management, executive protection, and security governance. Beyond corporate leadership, Buffy is a nonprofit co-founder, author, and advocate for resilience and mental health, applying her professional experience to support veterans, first responders, and purpose-driven leadership initiatives.