Michael Lashlee enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve while attending Texas Tech University and began a career as a Department of Defense investigator in 1987. He embraced a mission of protecting individuals, institutions, and the values they represent and believes in serving something greater than oneself. Lashlee emphasizes that security requires a proactive mindset, continuous learning, rapid adaptation, and the integration of innovation, intelligence, and technology. He served in the U.S. Secret Service protecting multiple presidents, led White House security operations, served as an attaché in Paris, worked in over 100 countries, and now leads global corporate security at Mastercard.
During his time with the U.S. Secret Service, Lashlee protected multiple U.S. presidents, led tactical and technical security operations at the White House, and served as an attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Paris, overseeing international investigations and protective missions. He's worked in more than 100 countries and brings more than 28 years of experience in law enforcement, national security, and crisis management to his current role as Chief Security Officer at Mastercard.
Security is a constantly evolving discipline. The dynamic nature of threats - physical, cyber, and geopolitical - means no two days are ever the same. It demands a proactive mindset, continuous learning and the ability to adapt quickly. I'm especially energized by how innovation, intelligence, and technology can come together to stay ahead of emerging risks and protect global ecosystems. But at its core, it's still about the people.
I have always believed that if you have the ability, you should serve something greater than yourself and that sense of purpose and service has been a constant throughout my career. At its core, security is about safeguarding what matters most - and that mission continues to motivate me every day.
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