David Samuelson became ISACA’s new chief executive officer on Monday, 1 April, bringing an extensive, successful leadership track record in learning products and services, technology innovation, and business strategy and execution to the position.
Samuelson joins ISACA following executive leadership roles as founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Pinpoint Learning, executive vice president and general manager at Capstone Publishers, and more than 15 years in executive roles at Pearson plc. In recent months, Samuelson served as CEO of GreaterGood.com and on the board of its nonprofit partner, GreaterGood.org.
Samuelson expressed a commitment to help ISACA evolve its modern learning and career advancement capabilities, spurring the organization to reach new levels of service and leadership as ISACA looks to the future while simultaneously celebrating its 50th anniversary year in 2019.
“David Samuelson is the ideal leader for ISACA as we continue to grow and expand globally,” said ISACA Board Chair Rob Clyde, CISM. “His far-reaching experience in learning and technology innovations and his latest nonprofit executive leadership role will be tremendous assets, inspiring the entire organization as we advance the positive potential of business technology worldwide.”
Samuelson plans to initially focus on increasing member value through modern learning and certification delivery worldwide; emphasizing relevant professional learning community opportunities through conferences and chapters; and underscoring the world-class enterprise solutions ISACA offers organizations.
“I am honored to embrace the expansive opportunities for growth, creative solutions and innovation to better serve the ISACA community,” said Samuelson. “I intend to bring a new level of energy, urgency and executional focus to the important services we provide to our members around the world. I am committed to working closely with our members, volunteers, and professional staff to accelerate our mission of advancing global business leaders in technology, information and cybersecurity, governance, and risk.”
For more on Samuelson’s appointment, read the full press release on the ISACA website