Recognized for advancing cybersecurity fundamentals and resilience across global operations
CHARLOTTE, NC — October 28, 2025 — Odyssey Logistics, a global leader in multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions, announced that Michael Irwin, Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Technology Operations, has been named a 2025 Top Global CISO Award winner by Cyber Defense Magazine. The Top Global CISO Awards honor security leaders who demonstrate innovation and measurable impact in protecting their organizations from cyber threats.
Since joining Odyssey in 2022, Irwin has transformed the company’s global cybersecurity program and now leads IT operations supporting $2 billion in revenue and $3 billion in freight under management. He has modernized systems across four divisions formed through multiple acquisitions, developed network strategies for more than 80 locations, and reduced virtual infrastructure by 40 percent.
“Michael’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Odyssey’s security and resilience,” said Maneet Singh, Chief Information Officer of Odyssey Logistics. “He’s built a forward-looking program that keeps our people, systems and customers protected across a complex global footprint. I’m proud to see Michael receive this well-earned recognition.”
“We’re pleased to name Michael Irwin as a winner among a small, elite group of information security professionals of our Top Global CISOs Awards for 2025 celebrating with them and announcing winners at CyberDefenseCon 2025, https://www.cisoconference.com,” said Gary Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
The Top Global CISO Awards are presented annually by Cyber Defense Magazine to executives leading cybersecurity programs at global organizations. Irwin was selected from thousands of candidates worldwide based on his work building Odyssey’s security program during a period of significant growth.
