As the Global Vice President of Information Security and Technology, Ricard Kelly oversees the protection of client confidential information and intellectual property. He leads the information technology management team and provides strategic oversight of both cloud and on-premises technology, ensuring that platforms evolve to meet client and corporate requirements.
Ricard joined Copperleaf in 2016, establishing a DevOps capability in support of Copperleaf’s emerging cloud strategy. Over his eight years with the company, he has led initiatives to obtain compliance against SOC 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001. Ricard has played a key role in developing standardized cybersecurity risk models for the Copperleaf Value Model Library and collaborates with client cybersecurity analysts to align Copperleaf security strategies with industry requirements and regulatory directives.
Before his tenure at Copperleaf, Ricard held senior positions at multiple technology startups, including telecommunications carrier Solarix Networks. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Science from the University of Auckland. In his spare time, Ricard enjoys composing for theatre and is an avid reader.
