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Chief Information Officer Chief Security Officer

The Advisory Board Company is a research, technology, and consulting firm serving a global network of 165,000+ leaders in 4,100+ organizations across health care and higher education. Through our Research and Insights, Performance Technologies, Consulting and Management, and Talent Development divisions, we partner with executives and their teams to help solve their most complex challenges. Since our founding in 1979, we have grown from a small think tank in a single apartment into a global firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We now have more than 3,000 employees spanning 11 offices on three continents. Specialties: Research and Insights, Performance Technologies, Consulting and Management, Talent Development

Information Security and IT executive with a strong technology and business background in healthcare, higher education, and consulting. Demonstrated ability to build and lead Information Security and IT teams in rapidly changing environments. Extensive experience implementing large-scale projects across multiple sites, including international locations. Accomplished in evaluating partnerships and acquisitions, as well as technically and culturally integrating acquisitions. Proven track record of establishing best practices, policies, and technical controls while maintaining a focus on corporate goals and values. Core knowledge and skill areas include: Information Security HIPAA / HITECH Healthcare Security and Privacy Information Technology Strategic Planning Technical Implementation Network Infrastructure Team Development