Bill Brown
About Bill Brown
Bill Brown serves as the CISO and CIO at Abacus Insights and has held advisory roles at Reltio and ThreatWarrior since 2018. With extensive experience in cybersecurity and enterprise IT, he has contributed to various organizations and holds an MBA from Babson College.
Current Role at Abacus Insights
Bill Brown serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Abacus Insights since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the integrity of its IT infrastructure. His leadership contributes to the organization's ability to manage risks and protect sensitive data.
Professional Experience
Bill Brown has held various advisory and executive positions throughout his career. He has worked as an Advisor at Reltio since 2018 and at ThreatWarrior since 2020. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and CISO at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt from 2017 to 2019. His role at ClickSoftware as Chief Security Officer lasted for five months in 2019. Additionally, he was an Advisor at InsightSquared from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Certifications
Bill Brown earned his MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, studying from 1978 to 1984. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Bridgewater State University, completed between 1974 and 1977. He possesses a NACD CERT Certificate in Board of Director Cybersecurity Oversight, which emphasizes his expertise in cybersecurity governance at the board level.
Leadership and Expertise
Bill Brown has extensive experience in developing risk-based Information Security programs that are accepted by Executive Teams and Boards of Directors. He excels in planning, developing, and implementing enterprise IT systems to support business operations and ensure continuity. His leadership skills are evident in his ability to foster adaptive change and create high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
Involvement with NACD
Bill Brown has been an Individual Director Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) since 2017. His involvement with NACD highlights his commitment to corporate governance and cybersecurity oversight, further establishing his expertise in these critical areas.