VTEX appoints industry veteran Rodrigo Jorge as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

New York, October 6, 2022– VTEX, the global digital commerce platform for enterprise brands and retailers, announces the hiring of Rodrigo Jorge as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over 25 years of experience in ​​information security, privacy and technology, the executive has already been recognized with major market awards (Best IT Professional and Best Information Security Manager in the Utilities market) and has worked for companies such as Neoway and ALE Fuels. Jorge arrives at VTEX to lead a team focused on maintaining the proper functionality and security of the platform at its highest level, aiming for the operational excellence of VTEX's customers and their consumers. He seeks to obtain new certifications for the platform and strengthen the safety culture at VTEX and its ecosystem, enhancing the work already carried out by the company. “Security has the potential to be a competitive differentiator in the digital commerce space, so we want to ensure that we are leading the market with the best practices and features in terms of security and privacy. Rodrigo's experience helps us advance even further in this sector, transforming VTEX’s future declaration into reality,” says Fernanda Weiden, CTO of VTEX. Jorge is also an avid triathlete focused on long-distance events - Ironman, motivation and passion for challenges are present throughout his life. Trusted by major brands and retailers, with over 3,200 active online stores in 38 countries, VTEX was recently named a Visionary and featured in Unified Commerce in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce. This report assesses ecommerce system vendors across a range of key metrics to provide a complete picture of their ability to execute. To learn more about VTEX's initiatives and open positions, access thislink.