Mar 09, 2021 6:00 PM
David O'Connor
US Secret Service

David currently serves as the Vice-President of Global Security and Corporate Real Estate for Thermo-Fisher Scientific, a Fortune 150 Company. In this role David serves as the Chief Security Officer, with primary oversight of all physical security for over 500 locations and eighty thousand colleagues.

Prior to joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, David spent eight years with Bain Capital, LP, where he served as Senior Vice President of Global Security since 2012. In this role, he led all aspects of the company's physical security and cybersecurity efforts and implemented strategic business continuity, crisis management and cyber vigilance plans. He also had direct oversight of Bain's real estate portfolio and lease management activities, as well as the global travel function.

Prior to Bain, David spent 26 years in the United States Secret Service where he worked in multiple roles, including Assistant Director, Office of Investigations; Assistant Director, Office of Technical Development and Mission Support; and Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Protective Operations.

During his service, David achieved a track record of developing highly effective security solutions and led complex criminal investigations. He has been responsible for the protection of numerous dignitaries and government officials over his career, including the Clintons, President Obama, Pope Benedict XVI and Queen Elizabeth II. He is a graduate of Norwich University and has a Bachelor of Arts in government.