Rickhard Alén

Experience

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  Nordcloud, an IBM Company

  Jan 2023 - now

  Global Cloud Security Practice Lead

  Leading the global Cloud Security Practice at Nordcloud with full accountability for delivery, people, and business performance.Head of a 30-person consulting and services team, delivering security strategy and implementation across Azure, AWS, and GCPOwn P&L responsibility: driving billability, profitability, and sustainable growth in highly regulated client environmentsBuilt and launched the full cloud security offering portfolio, including a Managed Cloud Security Service recognized for quality in critical sectorsKey contributor in GTM and strategic direction; collaborate with CTO, sales, and partners to define future-proof servicesMember of the Professional Services leadership team, influencing company-wide operations and career development for 800+ professionalsEngage in pre-sales, solutioning, and advisory with clients in public sector, finance, energy, and global enterprises across EMEAWork aligned with compliance frameworks: NIS2, ISO 27001, TISAX, NIST, and country-specific legislation Show less