A born leader
As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and strategic leader, River empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, risk management, and executive leadership in an ever-evolving digital landscape. With over 17 years of experience leading IT governance, security initiatives, and operational excellence, River brings broad and deep insights into the intersection of technology, business strategy, innovation and human-centric cybersecurity.
With a career spanning global organisations, including Macquarie Group, Ramsay Healthcare, BullionFX, and leading financial institutions, where River has driven large-scale security programs, business & cyber strategies, and operational efficiency initiatives. From the boardroom to the frontlines of cybersecurity, River provides insights that help organisations build resilient, secure, and high-performing teams.
River has a background in both cybersecurity and business operations, offering a unique perspective on bridging the gap between security, strategy, blockchain, and enterprise leadership. Experience as a COO, risk strategist and cybersecurity executive allows her to address both technical and business challenges, making speaking engagements invaluable to executives, IT Teams, and business leaders alike.
Julian Haber,
CEO Intalock
"River is without hesitation one of the most skilled and driven people we've worked with. She has a gift in bringing multiple teams together with a single focus on delivering what's required in a very structured manner."
Maddie Abe, Conference Director CISO Sydney
"My sincere gratitude for your insightful contribution to CISO Sydney. Your expertise and perspective greatly enriched our event, and it was a true pleasure to have you with us. Also, your excellent chairing was definitely the key to the smooth operations of Track C at the event. Thank you so so much!"
Stephen Moss, CEO BullionFX
“Thank you so much River. You are such a blessing to this business.”
Abigail Swabey, CEO Sourc2Create
(Annual Women in Security Awards Event)
“Your reputation as a leader in technology, innovation, and as a thought-leader in your industry makes your expertise invaluable to our esteemed panel of judges”
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