Frank Dickson

Frank Dickson is an experienced leader in security and trust, currently serving as Group Vice President at IDC since September 2016, where responsibilities include overseeing research in various security domains such as network security, endpoint security, and cloud security. Dickson has a strong background in research and strategic guidance, having held previous positions as Research Vice President and Research Director at IDC, and Research Director at Frost & Sullivan, focusing on information and network security. With a career that also includes leadership roles at notable firms like The NPD Group and iSuppli, Dickson's expertise spans mobile technology, digital content services, and semiconductor markets. Dickson holds a Master of International Management with Distinction from Thunderbird School of Global Management and an MBA from Arizona State University, complemented by a solid academic foundation in operations and production management.