R. Whitney Anderson
About R. Whitney Anderson
R. Whitney Anderson is the Co-Founder and Board Member of Fraud.net, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in linguistics, computer science, and extensive experience in fraud prevention and artificial intelligence.
Work at Fraud.net
R. Whitney Anderson has served as Co-Founder and Board Member at Fraud.net since 2016. Based in New York City, he has played a significant role in the company's mission to combat fraud in the digital payment space. Under his leadership, Fraud.net has protected over 4% of global digital payments from various forms of cybercrime. Anderson has been instrumental in driving the company's strategy and innovation, particularly in applied artificial intelligence and advanced fraud analytics.
Education and Expertise
Anderson studied at Cornell University from 1984 to 1988, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a focus on Russian, Linguistics, and Computer Science. Additionally, he has pursued further education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing a course on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy in 2018. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set that supports his work in technology and fraud prevention.
Background
Before co-founding Fraud.net, R. Whitney Anderson held several key positions in various organizations. He worked as Assistant Vice President at Bank of America / Security Pacific International Bank from 1988 to 1992 in New York City. Following that, he served as Lead Moscow Representative at Kroll Associates from 1992 to 1994 in Moscow, Russian Federation. He also held the position of Chairman & CEO at MotherNature.com from 2003 to 2012 in New York City.
Achievements
Throughout his career, R. Whitney Anderson has focused on creating value for organizations facing risks from fraud. His leadership at Fraud.net has contributed to the company's recognition in the field of fraud prevention and cybersecurity. He has played a pivotal role in establishing sector leadership in applied artificial intelligence and advanced fraud analytics, positioning Fraud.net as a key player in the industry.