Biography
Rick is a Fortune 5 business executive focused on security programs with >20 years of experience, including Apple. Rick characterizes ‘security’ as a ‘business enablement’ function and is responsible for risk management, cloud security, information security, product security, GRC, physical security, cyber investigations, and national security programs. Bringing a multifaceted background and expertise, Rick aligns security with real business opportunities creating solutions that enable the business to achieve its goals and objectives.
Rick’s visionary approach delivers solutions intended to ‘see around corners’ addressing tomorrows risks and threats. Rick’s experience includes business process improvement, structured problem solving skills, operations leadership, and budget responsibility of $100M. Utilizing process and metrics orientation to build and lead high-performing teams delivering creative world-class solutions, Rick is characteristically described as analytical, decisive, and technical with strong strategic planning skills. Results are delivered with fiscal responsibility, defined scope, and according to plan. He’s also a Board Member, or Board Advisor, to several technology companies.
Source: LinkedIn
