SureCloud, the pioneer of Dynamic Information Security and a leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) company, has announced the appointment of Tom Obermaier as Chief Executive Officer.
Work experience
Over a 30-year career, Mr. Obermaier has established himself as a transformative leader, driving growth and innovation across multiple organisations, most notably SurePoint Technologies and RDC DataCorp Inc.
He played a pivotal role in the creation of the legal industry’s first SaaS (Software as a Service) ERP solution at SurePoint Technologies, increasing annual recurring revenue (ARR) by a factor of ten in less than three years. Similarly, as the CEO of RDC DataCorp Inc, he is renowned for creating the leading “Customer Risk Diligence” standard and for expanding the company's footprint internationally before it was sold to Moody’s Analytics.
Risk management and legal tech experience
His proven ability to build and grow teams, strategic vision, and understanding of SaaS makes him the perfect fit"
John Hawkins, Chairman of SureCloud, said, “Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our team, drawn from his extensive risk management and legal tech career."
"His proven ability to build and grow teams, strategic vision, and deep understanding of the SaaS landscape make him the perfect fit for our organisation. We are extremely excited to welcome Tom to the SureCloud family.”
Technology, innovation, expertise
"I am honoured to lead the SureCloud Community, a truly unmatched team of extraordinary customers united in the fight against cyber criminality,” said Mr. Obermaier.
“I, along with hundreds of talented industry experts who run SureCloud, am humbled and honoured with the responsibility of materially assisting our community in this mutual challenge. Our technology, spirit of innovation, expertise, and operational delivery, place SureCloud at the forefront of protecting our community and society at large from this unrelenting menace.”
Risk management expert
Mr. Obermaier is globally recognised as a risk management expert, advising prestigious governmental bodies throughout the world. He has served as a Chief Risk Officer at Citibank and Deutsche Bank, overseeing thousands of employees and trillions in risk limits.
His contributions to the industry have earned him numerous awards, including an eight-time Deloitte Fast 500 Technology Company designation and a nomination by Goldman Sachs as one of the “Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs in the World,” in 2015.