As CIO at ECI, Rich is a leading SME in applied AI, cybersecurity and data-driven operations for regulated firms. His expertise sits at the intersection of technology innovation, risk management and real-world delivery, where client ambition must be balanced with internal and external control.
Rich works closely with ECI’s SME team to design services that operationalise AI safely and effectively. He has been deeply involved in the development of ECI’s AI enabled offerings with a focus is on ensuring AI enhances decision making and productivity while remaining auditable, secure and regulator ready.
With decades of experience advising hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers, Rich brings a practitioner’s perspective to complex challenges such as generative AI adoption, data governance, cyber resilience and operational transparency. He is particularly valued for helping clients understand not just what technology can do, but how it should be deployed responsibly within existing operating models.
Rich is a frequent contributor to ECI thought leadership and industry discussions on AI risk, cybersecurity strategy and the future of intelligent managed services.
