Thomas M.

Founder

San Mateo, California, United States31 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of leadership experience at Apple.
  • Expert in international risk management.
  • Founder of two innovative AI startups.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned executive in Global Security and Compliance with a focus on AI innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

SecurityCrisis ManagementRegulatory ComplianceEthicsLabor And Employment Law

Other Skills

Risk ManagementLeadershipEnterprise Risk ManagementInternal InvestigationsLegal ComplianceLabor RelationsCommercial LitigationContract NegotiationCompliancePolicyLegal AdviceLegal ResearchDue DiligenceInternational LawBusiness Ethics

About

Global Security, Compliance, AI Innovation Executive: Executive leader with 20 years at Apple, scaling organizations through rapid growth while safeguarding $350B+ annual revenue. Decorated Navy Intelligence veteran with Top Secret clearance, skilled in international risk management and leading teams through complex global crises. Founder of two AI startups, transforming fine art valuation and virtual fan interactions with celebrities, athletes, and thought leaders.

Experience

31 yrs
Total Experience
7 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Apple

4 roles

Chief Security Officer

Promoted

Nov 2018 – Jan 2026 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Executive leader for Apple’s world-class Global Security program including crisis management, physical security, retail loss prevention, special events, executive protection, security related investigations and the secrecy of new products and prototypes.
Risk ManagementCrisis ManagementLeadershipSecurity

Chief Security & Compliance Officer

Feb 2013 – Nov 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Chief Compliance Officer

Promoted

Sep 2009 – Feb 2013 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Oversaw worldwide development and implementation of Apple’s program to govern the ethical and legal obligations of Apple’s Board, executives and over 165,000 employees worldwide.
EthicsEnterprise Risk ManagementInternal InvestigationsRegulatory ComplianceLegal Compliance

Director, Global Labor & Employment Law

Jan 2006 – Sep 2009 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Managed worldwide HR law group providing advice on all aspects of labor and employment law including negotiation of key executive agreements and legal framework for growth of company.
  • Oversaw Apple growth from 15,000 employees to over 50,000 with minimal legal claims.
Labor and Employment LawInternal Investigations

Siebel systems

Group Director, Legal Affairs

Jan 2002 – Jan 2006 · 4 yrs

Fenwick and west

Associate

Jan 1999 – Jan 2002 · 3 yrs

Us navy

Intelligence Specialist

Jan 1988 – Jan 1992 · 4 yrs

Education

University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)

J.D.

Jan 1996 – Jan 1999

University of California, Berkeley

BS — Rhetoric

Jan 1993 – Jan 1996

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