Richard Bird has worn many hats throughout his life: the son of a fishing captain, a US Army paratrooper, a construction project manager, an accidental technologist, and a master’s-level competitive athlete, coach, and gym owner. He’s also an award-winning technology leader, Chief Information Officer, Chief Security Officer, and a multi-time start-up executive.

Now, he’s a globally recognized figure in cybersecurity.

While you may have yet to hear of him, Richard has thousands of followers in his niche, fills conference halls for speaking engagements, and is frequently quoted by top media outlets globally. Despite his many achievements, his fame remains highly focused—famous with just the right people.

Richard’s journey has been one of continuous learning and growth. After over 20 years in corporate roles, he boldly pivoted to the start-up world, quickly growing his influence through his distinctive speaking style.

With more than 500 speaking events, 600 media quotes, and travels to 6 continents and more than 180 cities in the past few years, Richard is passionate about sharing the experiences and knowledge he has accumulated to help others in their personal and professional areas of focus and expertise.

For more information about Richard’s speaking and media engagements, please visit www.richardbird.com.