Rich Derise

Rich DeRise is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in service management and infrastructure services. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Service Management at Moody's Corporation since January 2019, Rich oversees a diverse global organization of approximately 200 staff, focusing on major incident management, change management, and IT service continuity. Prior positions at Thomson Reuters included roles as Vice President and Director, where Rich led significant operational teams and projects across multiple continents, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and agile methodologies. Adept in service governance and technology operations, Rich has successfully managed large-scale teams and orchestrated transformational leadership initiatives throughout a robust career spanning over two decades in the financial and tech sectors. Rich holds advanced degrees from MIT Sloan School of Management and Stevens Institute of Technology, including a Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering.