ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it take to lead security for one of the world's largest and most complex organizations?
In this episode of Alias Expert Interviews, Michael Collins sits down with Dave Komendat, former Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Boeing, to discuss a career spent leading global security operations, navigating crisis, and helping organizations manage risk at scale.
Dave shares lessons from decades of executive leadership, including how security leaders build trust across an organization, communicate value to the C-suite, prepare for emerging threats, and develop high-performing teams. The conversation also explores the evolution of corporate security, the growing convergence of physical and digital security, the impact of AI, and why people remain an organization's greatest asset.
Whether you're an executive, security professional, investor, or business leader, this conversation offers practical insight into leadership, enterprise risk, and decision-making in today's increasingly complex environment.
Topics discussed include Dave's journey to becoming Boeing's Chief Security Officer, leading security during global crises, measuring the business value of security investments, communicating risk to executive leadership, the future of corporate security, AI's impact on enterprise security, leadership development, and lessons learned from protecting one of the world's largest organizations.
About Alias Expert Interviews
Alias Expert Interviews features conversations with leaders who have shaped industries, guided organizations through complex challenges, and made high-stakes decisions throughout their careers.
Hosted by Michael Collins, the series explores the experiences, insights, and lessons learned from executives, investors, legal professionals, security leaders, and subject matter experts across a range of industries.
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