
David O’Brien is Vice President of IT and Chief Information Security Officer at Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest healthcare enterprise. David has led global technology and cybersecurity organizations across healthcare, financial services, automotive, manufacturing, and technology. He is recognized for implementing industry-leading security frameworks and transforming cybersecurity programs in highly regulated environments, advancing resilience and compliance.
David earned his MBA from Pace University, holds CISSP and CHCIO certifications, and serves on multiple boards and advisory groups. He is a frequent industry speaker for technology and cybersecurity events and is a recipient of the Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders and CIO 100 awards.