Donald Richard
About Donald Richard
Donald Richard is a Cyber Security Product Manager currently employed at Hitachi Vantara. He has extensive experience in risk management and cyber security, having held positions at various organizations including Royal Bank of Scotland, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and MassMutual.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Donald Richard serves as a Cyber Security Product Manager at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's cybersecurity offerings and aligning IT spending with security priorities. He collaborates with various business lines to address business risks and ensure that cybersecurity measures are integrated into the overall business strategy.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current role, Donald Richard worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Cyber Security Specialist from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. He also served as a Business Information Security Officer at MassMutual from 2014 to 2019, where he influenced risk management strategies and provided insights into the organization's risk posture.
Career Background in Risk Management
Donald Richard has extensive experience in risk management, having worked as a Senior Risk Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland/Citizens Financial Group from 2004 to 2014. In this role, he managed various aspects of risk governance and collaborated with business lines to mitigate risks. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Consultant at Corporate Software and as a Consultant at Stream, gaining valuable insights into the consulting and software sectors.
Educational Qualifications
Donald Richard holds multiple degrees from Bryant University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Computer Information Systems. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both marketing principles and technical aspects of information systems, contributing to his expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.