William Leach

Background

About William Leach

Cybersecurity and IT Executive | Military VeteranIndustry Experience: Banking | Finance | Healthcare | Manufacturing | Automotive | Military | Federal and State Government | Retail | LegalWith over 20 years of experience leading strategic IT and cybersecurity initiatives, I excel in:· Driving transformative strategies· Enhancing security postures· Ensuring compliance in high-stakes environments· Managing complex IT operations with budgets up to $110M· Leading high-performing teams of 400+ members· Achieving cost savings through risk management and technology consolidation· Blending visionary approach with practical executionCareer Highlights:· Drove a 34% improvement in operational efficiency across 100+ IT projects· Established 2 SOC teams, expanding services for hundreds of customers· Executed risk assessments and system evaluations· Led 4 organizations through HITRUST transitions with 900+ security controls· Conducted 50+ penetration tests/vulnerability assessments· Orchestrated digital overhaul, saving hrs. of manual labor· Architected automated GRC system, achieving 100% compliance with HITRUST and SOC 2Ready to lead the next wave of digital transformation and security resilience in our evolving corporate landscape.