Fairleigh Dickinson University Appoints Cybersecurity Leader Miguel A. Crespo to Board of Trustees
Appointment reflects longstanding relationship between FDU and Becton, Dickinson and Company
Miguel A. Crespo
April 2026 — Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) has appointed cybersecurity and digital risk executive Miguel A. Crespo to its Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
Mr. Crespo serves as chief information security officer and vice president for cybersecurity and digital risk at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), the global medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, N.J. In this role, he leads enterprise-wide cybersecurity and digital risk oversight across BD’s global operations and chairs the company’s Responsible AI Committee, guiding ethical technology adoption and risk governance.
Mr. Crespo’s appointment reflects the longstanding relationship between FDU and BD. The University is named for Fairleigh S. Dickinson, co-founder of BD and an early benefactor whose philanthropy helped establish the institution. BD’s legacy of innovation in healthcare and technology has remained closely connected to FDU’s mission of preparing students for leadership in a rapidly evolving global economy.
“Miguel A. Crespo brings exceptional expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk management and responsible technology,” said Michael Avaltroni, president of Fairleigh Dickinson University. “His leadership and global perspective, along with the historic relationship between FDU and BD, will provide valuable insight as the University continues preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of a digital world.”
Mr. Crespo brings more than 23 years of leadership experience across healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences and public sector organizations. Prior to joining BD in 2024, he served as vice president and digital & IT risk officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he led global initiatives focused on cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property protection and manufacturing security.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Crespo held senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, Mandiant and EY. He also served as an intelligence and cyber security leader in the United States Navy, supporting mission-critical cybersecurity programs for the U.S. Department of Defense.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Mr. Crespo serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Global Campus, mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Mr. Crespo holds a Master of Science in Information Assurance from Norwich University and a Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems from National Louis University. He maintains several professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).