Sarah Khan

Sarah Khan is the Chief Information Security Officer at Hightower Advisors, where she leads the firm’s information security strategy and oversees the protection of enterprise systems and data. She brings more than 20 years of experience in information technology and security, with a background in building secure, scalable, and resilient technology environments.

Before joining Hightower, Sarah served as Senior Manager in the IT department at Calamos Investments. In this role, she was responsible for managing complex IT initiatives and driving operational improvements across the organization’s technology infrastructure.

Sarah’s commitment to professional development is reflected in her academic and certification achievements. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern University. She also completed executive education in Financial Services at The Wharton School.

Her credentials include:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – ISC2

• Cybersecurity Program Certificate – Northwestern University

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Sarah is recognized for her thoughtful leadership, technical depth, and dedication to advancing cybersecurity practices. Her work continues to support Hightower’s commitment to safeguarding client and firm data while enabling growth.