Richard (Rik) Cudmore, DBA

Richard (Rik) Cudmore, DBA has a diverse work experience that spans over three decades. Richard (Rik) has held various roles in different organizations, showcasing their expertise in compliance, privacy, and ethics.

In their current role as the Director of Privacy and Compliance at Clinical Trial Media, Richard oversees privacy and compliance initiatives.

Previously, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at New England College of Business and Cleary University, where they taught subjects like corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and corporate governance to undergraduate and graduate-level students. Richard (Rik) developed a graduate-level course on Measuring and Monitoring ESG Performance.

Richard also served as a Privacy Officer and Director of Compliance at Elligo Health Research, where their responsibilities remained the same after the merger with ClinEdge, LLC. Richard (Rik) oversaw the privacy program, regulatory requirements, and ensured compliance in more than 100 countries.

At ClinEdge, Richard held the position of Compliance and Privacy Specialist/Privacy Officer, where they successfully onboarded multiple countries for privacy and data protection. Richard (Rik) demonstrated expertise in automating GDPR processes within Salesforce.

As an MA Compliance Manager at Cresco Labs, Richard ensured regulatory compliance for a vertically integrated medical cannabis operation.

At Steward Health Care, Richard managed compliance and privacy systems, focusing on risk assessment, policy and procedure development, education, and communications. Richard (Rik) also implemented an employee compliance and privacy orientation program, resulting in increased productivity.

During their tenure at Baycove Human Services, Inc, Richard served as a Program Director and Operations Manager. Richard (Rik) managed the expansion of a community-based mental health program and provided training on various topics, including regulatory oversight, legal matters, and policy development.

Richard also has experience serving on the Board of Directors at IAPSRS. Prior to their career in compliance and healthcare, they served in the military as a Medic.

Overall, Richard Cudmore's work experience highlights their extensive knowledge and expertise in privacy, compliance, ethics, and education.

Richard (Rik) Cudmore, DBA, obtained their Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Business Administration and Management, General from California Southern University. Richard (Rik) pursued this degree from 2015 to 2020.

Prior to their doctoral studies, Richard earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Business Ethics and Compliance from the New England College of Business. Richard (Rik) studied Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance, Risk, and Compliance during their time at the institution, which lasted from 2009 to 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Richard Cudmore has obtained several certifications. These include the OneTrust Data Mapping Automation Expert certification, OneTrust Privacy Rights Automation Expert certification, OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional certification, and OneTrust Cookie Consent Expert certification. These certifications were obtained from OneTrust in 2023, with the Data Mapping Automation Expert and Privacy Rights Automation Expert certifications being obtained in March, and the Certified Privacy Professional and Cookie Consent Expert certifications obtained in February.