Modern CISO Network: Board Book
A directory of board-ready security leaders
location
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areas of expertise
- Risk-centric balanced approach
- Building security programs from the ground up
- Boardroom leadership presence
- Change champion and indirect influencer
- Inspirational, high energy, and integrity
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Budgeting and cost optimization
- Mentoring and talent development
- Hands-on technology leader
Ravi Thatavarthy
CISO
Rite Aid
Ravi is a seasoned executive with a leadership role in security and more than 25 years of progressive experience focusing on security as a business enabler.
A business-focused CISO, Ravi is adept at aligning security initiatives with broader business objectives, displaying a unique blend of flexibility and proactivity. He has an exceptional ability to inspire and empower teams, catalyzing organizational transformation and driving forward business enabling initiatives. With excellent communication skills, he is able to convey complex cybersecurity concepts to all stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across the organization.
Ravi is inspired by Rite Aid’s mission of providing Whole Health to customers. He is instrumental in providing healthcare services and products to customers and empowering pharmacists. Before Rite Aid, Ravi worked as CISO for BJ’s Wholesale Club, where he was responsible for BJ’s Enterprise Security and Compliance programs.
Prior to that, Ravi served as CISO for iRobot, an opportunity that allowed him to establish the vision, strategy, and successful delivery of the IT & Product Security program. This included a heavy focus on connected products and customer privacy.