Larkin Ryder is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in compliance and security across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Compliance at Anthropic since January 2024, Ryder previously held significant roles at Slack, including Senior Director of Product Security, Interim Chief Security Officer, and Director of Risk and Compliance, contributing to reducing risks to user data. At Twitter, Ryder worked as a Senior Security Engineer focused on information security, while earlier career achievements at LookSmart involved overseeing compliance and project management and developing core SOX documentation that led to successful compliance with a PwC audit. Ryder's career began at Hewlett-Packard, where critical initiatives addressed customer concerns and resolved quality issues with major corporate clients. Academic credentials include a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Zoology from the University of Vermont.