Chad McDonald is a six-time CISO and seasoned C-suite operator who has spent more than two decades helping private equity backed software companies modernize their security, data, and technology foundations. He has led large scale transformations across identity, SaaS operations, and AI governance, including advising on the Dell EMC integration, defining portfolio wide AI policy frameworks for TA Associates, and building secure cloud platforms that support growth and M&A. Chad blends board level strategy with hands on execution, giving companies practical ways to raise resilience, strengthen operations, and unlock value during periods of change.