Ameris Bank Hires Jorge Perez as Corporate Information Security Officer

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Ameris Bank (ABCB) has appointed Jorge Perez as its new Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO), reporting to Chief Information Officer Ross Creasy. Perez brings extensive experience in cybersecurity, having previously served as CISO of Wholesale Banking, Enterprise Payments, and Core Technology & Operations at Truist Financial. His background includes roles at InterContinental Hotels Group and KPMG , focusing on cyber security services. Perez holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Florida International University and has been recognized among the 100 most influential Hispanic professionals in the technology industry for three consecutive years.

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• Appointment of an experienced cybersecurity expert as CISO
• New CISO has direct experience in the financial services industry
• Jorge Perez brings a diverse background in corporate technology and cyber risk management

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ATLANTA, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank is pleased to welcome Jorge Perez as Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO), reporting to Chief Information Officer Ross Creasy.

"Jorge is a proven cybersecurity expert with extensive management experience leading programs in business and cyber risk management, strategy, engineering and operations," Creasy said. "His breadth of background in corporate technology, combined with direct experience in the financial services industry, makes him the perfect choice for the CISO position at Ameris."

Perez most recently served as CISO of Wholesale Banking, Enterprise Payments, and Core Technology & Operations at Truist Financial. Previously, he held global director roles leading hotel cyber security services at InterContinental Hotels Group as well as overseeing Information Security Compliance and Assurance. He started his career at KPMG LLC, where he progressed through a variety of positions in Cyber Security Services.

Perez holds a bachelor's degree in business administration in management information systems from Florida International University. He is a member of the Hispanic IT Executive Council and has been named among the 100 most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry for the past three years.

About Ameris Bank
Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates 164 financial centers across the Southeast and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $26.5 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services. Learn more about Ameris at www.amerisbank.com.

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FAQ

Who is Jorge Perez and what is his new role at Ameris Bank (ABCB)?

Jorge Perez has been hired as the new Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ameris Bank (ABCB), reporting to Chief Information Officer Ross Creasy.

What is Jorge Perez's professional background before joining Ameris Bank (ABCB)?

Before joining Ameris Bank, Jorge Perez was the CISO of Wholesale Banking, Enterprise Payments, and Core Technology & Operations at Truist Financial. He also held roles at InterContinental Hotels Group and KPMG in cybersecurity services.

What recognition has Jorge Perez received in the technology industry?

Jorge Perez has been named among the 100 most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry for the past three years. He is also a member of the Hispanic IT Executive Council.

What educational background does Jorge Perez bring to his role at Ameris Bank (ABCB)?

Jorge Perez holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on management information systems from Florida International University.