John E.

John E.

Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) @ Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

About

Enterprise security executive with more than 25 years of experience leading global security, executive protection, investigations, intelligence, crisis management, and enterprise resilience programs across Fortune 500, financial services, technology, defense, and live entertainment organizations.Currently serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Security Officer for Madison Square Garden Entertainment, overseeing enterprise-wide security strategy supporting globally recognized entertainment venues, executive leadership, high-profile live events, and complex operational environments.Prior leadership experience includes senior security and investigative roles with Madison Square Garden Company, Oracle, Symantec, Macquarie Group, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.Recognized for building scalable security programs, leading high-performing teams, managing sensitive risk environments, and partnering across executive leadership, legal, HR, cyber security, operations, and facilities organizations to protect people, assets, reputation, and business continuity.Core Areas of Expertise:• Enterprise Security Strategy• Executive Protection• Crisis Management & Incident Response• Global Investigations• Threat & Intelligence Operations• Corporate Resilience• Insider Threat Programs• Event & Venue Security• Physical Security Operations• Cross-Functional Risk Leadership• Strategic Partnerships• High-Risk Environment Management

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Entertainment

Skill

Strategising, Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM), Security Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Corporate Internal Investigations, Due Diligence, Regulatory Examinations, Coaching & Mentoring, Manage client expectations, Budgeting, Decision-Making, Time Management, Symantec Security, Oracle Security, Big-Picture Thinking, Investigative Services, Corporate Aircraft, Risk Management, Security Operations Management, Global Security

Experience

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

LinkedIn
2021-3 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

New York, United States

Executive Vice President & Chief Security Officer (CSO), Head of Enterprise Information Technology (IT) and Corporate Avaition. Lead enterprise-wide security strategy for Madison Square Garden Entertainment and affiliated organizations, supporting globally recognized sports, entertainment, media, and live event operations. Responsible for executive security strategy, enterprise risk management, intelligence operations, investigations, venue security, crisis management, business continuity, and protective operations across complex, high-profile operating environments. Partner closely with executive leadership, legal, HR, operations, facilities, cyber security, and external law enforcement/intelligence agencies to mitigate enterprise risk, protect critical assets, and support operational resilience. Oversee security operations supporting executive leadership, large-scale live events, entertainment properties, venue operations, and high-visibility public environments.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

LinkedIn
2018-10 - 2021-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

New York, New York

Senior Vice President and Chief of Security Officer (CSO) for Madison Square Garden Security Executive with oversight of various lines of security Physical Security Venue Security Investigations Executive Protection Cyber Security Compliance and Audit Intelligence Operation Insider Threat

US Army Reserves 701st MP Group CID (USAPSB IMA)

Special Agent/Executive Protection Agent

US Army Reserves 701st MP Group CID (USAPSB IMA)

2011-10 - 2023-9 · 12 yrs

Fort Belvoir, VA

Special Agent with the US Army Protective Services Unit with worldwide protection responsibility to senior DoD officials. Reserve capacity only at this time

Army Criminal Investigation Division

CW4 Special Agent - Retired

Army Criminal Investigation Division

LinkedIn
2013-2 - 2022-9 · 9 yrs 8 mos

Greater New York City Area

Retired Chief Warrant Officer - 4. Special Agent with the US Army Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID). In my reserve capacity I provide criminal investigative and executive protection support wherein the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense may have interest.

Macquarie Group

Head of Security, Intelligence and Fraud - Americas

Macquarie Group

LinkedIn
2017-8 - 2018-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

New York, New York

Head of Security, Intelligence & Fraud – Americas Led regional security, intelligence, investigations, fraud prevention, and enterprise risk initiatives across the Americas for a global financial services organization. Directed security strategy supporting investment operations, executive leadership, physical security, investigative functions, and emerging risk management across multiple business units and operating environments. Partnered with business leadership and operational stakeholders to assess security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and support secure expansion and investment activity throughout North and South America.

Symantec

Senior Director - Global Security and Safety

Symantec

LinkedIn
2015-4 - 2017-8 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Mountain View, California

Senior Director – Global Security & Safety Led global physical security, executive protection, investigations, insider threat, and corporate safety programs for a multinational technology organization. Oversaw enterprise security operations supporting executive leadership, global office locations, critical assets, and business operations across a complex international environment. Partnered cross-functionally with legal, HR, cyber security, and operational leadership to strengthen enterprise security posture, incident response capability, and organizational resilience.

Oracle

Senior Director - Global Investigations and Protective Services (IPS)

Oracle

LinkedIn
2014-11 - 2015-4 · 6 mos
Oracle

Senior Director Investigations and Protective Services (Security)

Oracle

LinkedIn
2011-10 - 2015-4 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Senior Director – Global Investigations & Protective Services Built and led Oracle’s executive protection and executive security services function, overseeing global protective operations, threat assessment, investigations, and executive risk management initiatives. Developed scalable security programs supporting senior executives across global business operations, integrating legal, HR, corporate security, and operational stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and resolve sensitive risk matters. Led strategic initiatives involving executive protection, insider threat mitigation, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), crisis response, and sensitive internal investigations in support of enterprise leadership and business continuity.

Oracle

Director - Global Investigations and Protective Services

Oracle

LinkedIn
2011-10 - 2014-11 · 3 yrs 2 mos

san francisco bay area

Security Executive with oversight of all Investigations, Executive Protection, Event Security, and Special Security projects for the Oracle Corp. I built these programs from the group up when i assumed responsibility for the programs, building a unique program focused on collaboration with all business lines.

OSD Executive Protection Unit

Executive Protection Detail Lead, Office of the Secretary of Defense Protection Detail

OSD Executive Protection Unit

2007-2 - 2011-10 · 4 yrs 9 mos

The Pentagon Washington DC

Executive Protection Detail Lead | Office of the Secretary of Defense Led worldwide executive protection and protective operations supporting senior Department of Defense leadership, including the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. Managed operational planning, interagency coordination, high-risk travel security, and protective intelligence initiatives in partnership with the U.S. Secret Service, Department of State, federal agencies, and international counterparts. Directed complex protective operations in high-risk environments while overseeing personnel leadership, operational readiness, and mission execution supporting globally sensitive government operations.

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (Retired)

Special Agent/Personal Security Advisor

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (Retired)

LinkedIn
2001-8 - 2007-2 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Special Agent / Personal Security Advisor | NCIS Provided executive protection, protective intelligence, investigative, and security advisory support for senior United States Marine Corps leadership and high-ranking government officials. Planned and executed domestic and international protective operations, coordinated with federal agencies and foreign counterparts, and conducted security vulnerability assessments supporting high-risk personnel and mission environments. Led investigative and operational initiatives involving criminal investigations, protective operations, interagency coordination, and personnel supervision in both domestic and overseas environments.

USMC Criminal Investigation Division

Investigator

USMC Criminal Investigation Division

2000-1 - 2001-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

I was assigned to the general crimes section of the Camp LeJeune, NC office. I condcuted Executive Protection missions in the support roles during my tenure at this assignment.

United States Marine Corps

US Marine

United States Marine Corps

LinkedIn
1997-6 - 2000-1 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States

0352- US Marine Infantryman Combined Anti Armor Team (CAAT) member and team leader.

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