David Badanes
Director of Cybersecurity Program and Partnerships at AES, AES Corporation
David Badanes is the Director of Cybersecurity Program and Partnerships at AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company with energy assets across thirteen countries. In his role, he collaborates with the CISO and a global team to safeguard AES’s operations, integrate new technologies, and elevate cyber risk as a business priority. A key focus of his work is improving cyber awareness for over 12,000 employees, contractors, and partners through tailored training and messaging. Previously, David led cybersecurity consulting teams at Deloitte for federal, financial, and energy clients. He graduated with distinction from Duke University and enjoys coaching his sons’ sports teams, with occasional success.
