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Rob Swannie

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Director of Security and Compliance at Four Hands
📍 Tempe, Arizona, United States

Rob Swannie is a hands-on security and infrastructure leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of Security and Compliance at Four Hands. He specializes in turning chaotic environments into stable, scalable ecosystems and holds CISSP and CCSP certifications. Colleagues describe him as approachable, passionate, and non-egotistical.

His leadership philosophy, which he detailed in his book, is centered on a people-first approach: build trust, then the team, then the technology. He is a technology nerd at heart but is keenly interested in the human-centric application of technology, including the growing use of AI for behavioral health and relationships.

Unique fact: Rob is the author of a book titled "Leading Like a Human," which encapsulates his management and life philosophy.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director of Security and Compliance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Tempe, Arizona, United States
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Human-centric Leadership
Authored the book "Leading Like a Human" and built his career on the philosophy of putting people and trust before technology decisions.
AI Governance
Actively discusses the risks of "shadow AI" and emphasizes the need for security oversight in the rapid deployment of AI systems within organizations.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Director of Security and Compliance
Four Hands
7-2020 - 5-2023
Sr. Director of IT
Oatly
6-2015 - 7-2020
Director, Infrastructure
Blue Buffalo Co
2-2014 - 6-2015
Infrastructure Architect
Blue Buffalo Co
6-2007 - 2-2014
Network Manager
Victorinox Swiss Army
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Education
4-2006 - 4-2010
BSIT
University of Phoenix
5-2010 - 5-2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Phoenix
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