Joby Jester is a leading strategist in the automotive sector, specializing in the complex convergence of IT, OT, and Product Cybersecurity. As an Associate Partner at IBM Consulting, he leads the Automotive Cybersecurity Consulting Business, where he bridges the traditionally siloed domains of enterprise security, manufacturing operations, and vehicle engineering. With a deep focus on the technical and regulatory friction points across global OEMs, Joby is recognized for his ability to unify security standards into cohesive enterprise architectures. By aligning the operational demands of the factory floor with the safety-critical requirements of the vehicle, he ensures that security serves as a foundational driver for business decisions and resilient product lifecycles.