Eli Edelkind is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience building high-performing teams, delivering resilient technology solutions, mitigating risk, and ensuring dependable operations. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer and leader for Infrastructure & Technology Operations at CAVA. In this role, he leads efforts to protect the CAVA brand from cyber threats, strengthen and scale restaurant technology infrastructure, and run day-to-day technology operations—helping the company stay focused on its mission of bringing heart, health, and humanity to food.

Before joining CAVA, Eli spent nine years in cybersecurity roles across multiple organizations, including Lowe’s, where he held positions of increasing responsibility. He also served 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps in active and reserve capacities, gaining extensive experience in leadership and national security.

Eli’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and National Security Affairs from the U.S. Naval Academy, an MBA from Keller School of Management, and a certificate in Space Systems Operations from the Naval Postgraduate School. He contributes to the broader security community as a member of the Retail & Hospitality ISAC Board of Directors and has been recognized by peers with the RH-ISAC CISO of the Year award in two consecutive years. He also serves on multiple advisory boards, providing strategic guidance in his areas of expertise.