SVP, Asset Protection
Victoria's Secret & Co.
John Talamo currently serves as Senior Vice President of Asset Protection for Victoria’s Secret & Co. where he has responsibility for Asset Protection for the global enterprise to include Emergency Operations, Threat Management, Protective Operations, and Travel Security and Safety. John also co-leads the enterprise Crisis Management Team.
Prior to VS&Co, John was SVP of Asset Protection for LBrands, VP of Loss Prevention for Ann Taylor and Director of Security for Lord & Taylor.
John currently serves as Chairman of the National Retail Federation Loss Prevention Advisory Council and has served on the Board of Directors for the Columbus Police Foundation and was President of the Retail Loss Prevention League in New York City.
John holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College.
For the past 15 years, John has been a passionate cyclist, riding in Pelotonia to support their mission to end cancer. He was also an avid volunteer for KIPP Columbus, a public charter school where he was instrumental in providing support and guidance for their security and safety program.
Wednesday Jun 10
8:00am - 8:45am
CIS Security Solutions Theatre
In today’s rapidly shifting retail landscape, every challenge — whether financial, digital, in‑store, or online — ultimately comes down to one thing: risk. As the threat environment grows more complex, top LP and AP leaders need to step forward, championing an enterprise security risk management mindset that expands far beyond traditional loss prevention. This session brings together four innovative leaders from diverse brands and retail environments to share how they are redefining what modern asset protection looks like. They’ll explore why earning — and using — a seat at the table is essential for shaping the systems that identify, assess, and mitigate risk across the enterprise. And they’ll reveal how becoming fully integrated partners within their organizations leads to stronger alignment, greater confidence, and smarter business outcomes.
