Kenric Tom is a Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Cybersecurity practice and is based in Miami. Mr. Tom specializes in the intersection of cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI regulatory compliance. He is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex legal mandates into actionable technical strategies, helping global organizations navigate the increasingly dense landscape of digital risk.
Mr. Tom has extensive experience in the design, implementation, and operationalization of comprehensive data privacy, artificial intelligence, and risk management programs. He is particularly skilled in navigating the nuances of various regulations including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, as well as industry standards such as the NIST Privacy and AI Risk Management Frameworks. His work focuses on transforming theoretical compliance requirements into robust, defensible program operations and technical controls that protect enterprise value and mitigate litigation risk.
In the realm of compliance technology, Mr. Tom leads large-scale initiatives to develop and deploy bespoke application solutions. His expertise includes leveraging privacy enhancing technologies and advanced data analytics for compliance requirements and automating complex regulatory workflows to support operational data privacy programs. By integrating data-driven insights into corporate governance structures, he helps organizations enhance transparency and reduce the operational burden of maintaining multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Throughout his career, Mr. Tom has acted as a strategic partner to Fortune 500 companies and global entities across the financial services, pharmaceutical, energy, and consumer goods sectors. He is frequently engaged to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring that data management strategies are both legally compliant and commercially viable. His deep sector knowledge allows him to provide tailored risk-mitigation strategies that address the specific threats inherent to diverse industry landscapes.
As an industry thought leader, Mr. Tom is at the forefront of the emerging regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence. He has authored significant insights on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and regularly advises clients on how to reconcile rapid technological innovation with global AI governance standards. His forward-looking approach ensures that organizations are positioned to capitalize on emerging technologies to support implementing a responsible AI governance program while maintaining a defensible and ethical data posture.
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