

Kellli Burns
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Accolade
Kelli Burns is a visionary technology leader, dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), accomplished public speaker, and board member. Currently serving as the senior vice president and chief information security officer (CISO) at Accolade, she spearheads a team of information security professionals, driving the company toward a best-in-class information security and privacy posture. Kelli plays a pivotal role in supporting Accolade’s growth and maintaining the trust of both customers and members.Not only is Kelli dedicated to safeguarding Accolade’s digital landscape but she is also instrumental in shaping and optimizing the employee experience. Her multifaceted leadership extends beyond conventional boundaries, positioning her as a dynamic force driving innovation and excellence across multiple domains. In addition to her role in information security, her expertise extends across cloud infrastructure/tooling, enterprise risk management, DevOps, government services, and technical support for employee experience. Her impressive career includes significant contributions at Symetra Financial, where she held multiple roles, including CISO. Kelli was instrumental in building and enhancing the cybersecurity program, enabling agile decision-making while safeguarding customer and employee data. Beyond her technical expertise, she took on a leadership role by founding and executive sponsoring Symetra’s Diversity and Inclusion Council. She also played a key role in developing the IT Emerging Leaders enterprise program, showcasing her commitment to fostering diversity in technology leadership.