Edward Erickson

Edward Erickson is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Supply Chain Risk Management, Business Resiliency, and Integrated Operations Centers.

His career highlights include serving as the CEO of Integrated Risk Solutions, where he focused on delivering value to customers through his unique experiences as a senior risk owner and solution provider.

Prior to his role at Integrated Risk Solutions, Edward held positions such as Senior Vice President at IntraPoint, where he successfully expanded crisis and incident management solutions for critical infrastructure.

With a wealth of experience, he also led the convergence of security, business resiliency, and risk technologies as the Director of Cisco's Global Safety, Security, and Business Resiliency organization.

Edward's contributions at Cisco include developing the supply chain risk management capability, leading New Product Introduction in Europe, and managing key relationships with partners like Foxconn.

His expertise extends to various industries including petrochemical, aerospace, and semiconductor capital equipment, where he held Director-level positions in manufacturing and design engineering.

Edward Erickson holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from San Jose State University.

Through teaching and consulting on manufacturing and business process improvement, he has left a mark on the industry with his thought leadership and practical experience.