Erik Antons is the Chief Security Officer at Whirlpool Corporation, where he oversees corporate security programs for more than 80,000 employees in over 170 countries. Antons’ pathway to Whirlpool was anything but ordinary. His career started in the private sector where he worked not only in real estate, but also managed an adventure travel company. Later, Antons spent 10 years with the Diplomatic Security Service as a Special Agent, where he held a wide variety of positions around the globe. More recently, he has held leadership roles at Sempra, Hyatt Hotels and now, Whirlpool Corporation. I recently had the opportunity to connect with Antons about his career and perspectives on corporate security.