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Bill O'Connell

Bill O'Connell

Chief Security Officer

Commvault

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I have the strategic vision and financial discipline to secure organizations and protect their business. I thrive on simplifying complex challenges and aligning individuals and teams to get results. I can often be found speaking on topics of security and innovation at industry conferences, and I am passionate about promoting good online safety practices in the community. I have led award-winning programs and projects across different sectors and regions, and I have earned multiple certifications and honors for my work in cybersecurity.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CommvaultCurrent
    Mar 2025–Present· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Chief Security OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
  • Roche
    Mar 2022–Mar 2025· 3 yrs
    • Global Head of Cybersecurity and Privacy
      Mar 2022–Mar 2025
  • Zeguro (acquired by HSB)
    Jun 2021–Dec 2021· 6 mos
    • Strategic Advisor
      Jun 2021–Dec 2021
  • National Cybersecurity Alliance
    Jun 2014–Mar 2022· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Director, Board of Directors
      Jun 2014–Mar 2022
  • ADP
    Jun 2010–Mar 2022· 11 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President, Product Security
      Mar 2020–Mar 2022
    • Chief Business Security Officer
      May 2016–Jun 2021
    • Vice President- Global Trust Assurance
      Jul 2014–May 2016
    • Vice President- Global Security Operations & Portfolio Management
      Jun 2010–Jul 2014
  • NYK Line
    2008–2010· 2 yrs
    • Independent Consultant / Project Manager
      2008–2010
  • Deloitte
    2006–2008· 2 yrs
    • Senior Consultant, Information Security
      2006–2008
  • Avaya
    2004–2006· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Information Technology
      2004–2006
  • Bookspan
    2002–2003· 1 yr
    • Database Consultant
      2002–2003
  • Deloitte
    2000–2001· 1 yr
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      2000–2001

Education

Graduate Certificate

Cyber Security Policy

University of Maryland Global Campus

BS

Information Technology

University of Maryland

MBA

University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

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Bill O'Connell
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
IT AuditChange ManagementProject ManagementInformation SecurityVulnerability AssessmentLeadershipRisk ManagementVendor ManagementDigital TransformationManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementSecurityIT LeadershipBusiness RequirementsCISSPCybersecurityBig DataIncident ResponseDisaster RecoveryITIL