Thien Dinh
About Thien Dinh
Thien Dinh serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at MetricStream, bringing over 20 years of legal experience from various technology and Fortune 500 companies. He has a strong background in information security, data privacy compliance, and contract management, having previously held key roles at Risk Management Solutions, Accenture, and Ernst & Young.
Current Role at MetricStream
Thien Dinh serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at MetricStream since 2019. In this role, he oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to the organization. He has led initiatives such as the implementation of an information security program, which resulted in achieving ISO27001 certification. His responsibilities include managing complex technology and commercial transactions, data privacy compliance, and regulatory affairs.
Previous Experience at Risk Management Solutions, Inc.
Thien Dinh worked at Risk Management Solutions, Inc. as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel from 2003 to 2018. During his 15-year tenure, he played a significant role in scaling the Legal department to support the company's growth from $50 million to over $300 million in annual revenues. He led the Information Security and Data Privacy teams, successfully implementing a global GDPR compliance program.
Education and Expertise
Thien Dinh holds a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. His educational background supports his extensive legal expertise, which spans over 20 years in fast-growing technology and Fortune 500 companies.
Career Background in Tax and Legal Roles
Before joining MetricStream, Thien Dinh held various positions in legal and tax roles. He worked as International Tax Counsel at Accenture from 1998 to 2000 and as Tax Senior at EY from 1996 to 1998. He also served as International Tax Manager at Edison Mission Energy since 2002. His experience includes developing contract negotiation playbooks and implementing contract management systems.
Contributions to Legal and Compliance Initiatives
Throughout his career, Thien Dinh has made significant contributions to legal and compliance initiatives. He developed new software licensing and SaaS contract templates and collaborated with executive management to create execution strategies for new product offerings. His expertise in data privacy compliance includes successfully executing GDPR compliance initiatives for global operations.