David Smythe
About David Smythe
David Smythe is an Information Governance Leader at Epiq, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in information governance, risk management, and strategic planning, having held senior positions at Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, JPMorgan Chase, and Iron Mountain.
Work at Epiq
David Smythe serves as the Information Governance Leader at Epiq, a position he has held since 2024. He operates within the Greater New York City Region, focusing on information governance strategies and compliance. His role involves overseeing initiatives that ensure effective management of information assets, aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
Previous Experience
David Smythe has a robust professional background in information governance and management. He worked at Lehman Brothers as Vice President from 2000 to 2007, followed by a role as Director at Credit Suisse from 2007 to 2014. He then served as Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2018. Most recently, he was Principal Advisor for Strategic Deals & Alliances at Iron Mountain from 2018 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
David Smythe holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Rutgers Business School. His education is complemented by significant coursework in Managing Risk in the Information Age. He has developed expertise in strategic planning, program development, and operations normalization, particularly in the context of structured data and eDiscovery.
Achievements in Information Governance
David Smythe has made notable contributions in business research, performance measurement, and metrics. He has experience in architecting and implementing solutions for large, regulated organizations. His work includes developing information lifecycle management policies and procedures, focusing on high-impact initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Consulting and Initiatives
David has consulted with various sectors, including financial, pharmaceutical, industrial, and not-for-profit organizations. His initiatives have encompassed data retention, defensible disposition, data mapping, workflow automation, and application decommissioning. He has a strong focus on cyber security, data protection, and privacy, emphasizing loss prevention and classification.