Technology as Value Driver: Quantifying IT Assets in Enterprise Valuation
The Asset You Cannot See Is the One Defining Your Multiple Something fundamental has shifted in how enterprise value is constructed. In 1975, intangible assets, including intellectual property, data,...
Board-Ready TEM: Building the Business Case for Technology Expense Visibility
The quarterly board meeting approaches. The technology agenda item looms, scheduled for 45 minutes between strategic planning and audit committee updates. The CTO and CFO know the questions are...
The $3.7 Trillion Impact: Why Customer Experience Is Now the Primary Revenue Driver
Every CCO (Chief Customer Officer) knows the feeling. Customer satisfaction scores plateau despite increased investment in service technology. Contact center metrics improve, yet revenue growth...
Technology as Value Driver: Quantifying IT Assets in Enterprise Valuation
Board-Ready TEM: Building the Business Case for Technology Expense Visibility
The $3.7 Trillion Impact: Why Customer Experience Is Now the Primary Revenue Driver
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Mark is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and practitioner with over two decades of experience building and leading technology and security programs across the financial services and technology sectors. As the founder of Silver Oak Cyber and Chief Information Security Officer at Chiri, he helps organizations navigate cyber risk, AI security, and governance with a pragmatic, business-driven approach. Previously, Mark served as COO of Global Information Security at Point72 and held senior security leadership roles at Bank of America and other global institutions. Today, Mark focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, guiding companies on managing AI sprawl, securing private LLMs, and aligning innovation with responsible governance. His pragmatic, business-driven approach makes him a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and CISOs navigating the next wave of digital risk.