Robert Trench
About Robert Trench
Robert Trench is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the Head of Information Technology and CIO for PayPal in the APAC region. He has held various roles in information security, risk management, and data governance across multiple organizations, including Standard Chartered Bank and ABBEY Financial & Investment Services Ltd.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Robert Trench has been involved in Desktop Infrastructure Management at Hitachi Data Systems since 1998. His role encompasses overseeing the management and optimization of desktop environments to enhance operational efficiency.
Current Role at PayPal
Since 2021, Robert Trench serves as the Head of Information Technology and CIO for the APAC region at PayPal. He represents the company's global technology leadership, focusing on innovation, research, and technology operations within public and private cloud infrastructures.
Previous Experience at Standard Chartered Bank
Robert Trench held multiple positions at Standard Chartered Bank, including Senior Manager of Information Security Risk & Compliance from 2012 to 2013, Senior Audit Manager in 2014, and Head of Data Governance from 2014 to 2017. He also worked as Security and Risk Data Governance from 2018 to 2021, contributing significantly to the bank's information security framework.
Education and Expertise
Robert Trench studied Computer Science at Stevenson College. His educational background supports his extensive career in IT security and governance, where he has developed expertise in risk management, data governance, and compliance.
Achievements in Information Security
Robert Trench successfully delivered a Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform on a SaaS cloud solution, enhancing risk management and visibility for information security. He has also crafted and realigned Information Security Policy and Standards for the APAC and EMEA regions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.