Teradata Appoints Ken Ricketts as Chief Information Security Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
Teradata (NYSE: TDC) named Ken Ricketts as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer on January 21, 2026. Ricketts will lead enterprise-wide security efforts across cloud and AI-driven platforms, risk and compliance, product security, and operational security.
His mandate includes elevating Teradata's security posture, driving a secure product lifecycle, building a modern risk-based governance program, and fostering a security-aware culture to enable safe AI innovation for customers worldwide.
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- Appointed Ken Ricketts as SVP & CISO on Jan 21, 2026
- Mandate to advance enterprise-wide security across cloud, AI, product, and operations
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
TDC fell 1.11% while key peers were mixed: AI -1.26%, FIVN +0.23%, APPN +0.85%, EVTC -0.07%, suggesting stock-specific trading rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 | AI platform recognition | Positive | -1.7% | Gartner customer-based recognition for DSML platform capabilities. |
| Jan 13 | AI engagements update | Positive | -1.7% | Reported 150+ AI-focused customer engagements during 2025. |
| Jan 06 | Analyst report ranking | Positive | +1.9% | Named Leader in Forrester Wave for Data Fabric Platforms. |
| Nov 24 | Investor conferences | Neutral | +1.7% | Announced participation in two December 2025 investor conferences. |
| Nov 04 | Q3 2025 earnings | Neutral | -4.1% | Reported Q3 2025 results with modest ARR growth and revenue decline. |
Recent history shows several instances where broadly positive recognition or AI-related news was followed by negative price reactions.
Over the last six months, Teradata reported mixed fundamentals and several positive strategic updates. Q3 2025 results on Nov 4 showed revenue pressure but reaffirmed guidance. The company was later named a Leader in Forrester’s Data Fabric report on Jan 6, 2026, and highlighted AI engagements and Gartner recognition on Jan 13, 2026, yet those AI-focused updates coincided with a negative move. Today’s CISO appointment fits into this pattern of strategic positioning around cloud, AI, and governance.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Teradata’s focus on strengthening security leadership as it advances cloud and AI-driven platforms. The new CISO role is positioned to oversee enterprise-wide security, risk and compliance, and secure product lifecycle practices. In recent months, Teradata emphasized AI engagement wins and analyst recognition for its data fabric capabilities. Investors may watch how enhanced security governance supports those initiatives and interacts with existing capital return plans and ongoing legal matters disclosed in prior filings.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
In this role, Ricketts will work closely with Teradata's leadership to advance the company's established vision and strategy for enterprise-wide security—including cloud and AI-driven platforms, risk and compliance, product security, and operational security. He will also focus on the continued elevation of Teradata's security posture, driving a secure product lifecycle, building a modern, risk-based governance program, and fostering a collaborative, security-aware culture across the enterprise. His leadership will drive security across every aspect of Teradata's operations and product development, enabling safe AI innovation for customers worldwide.
About Ken Ricketts, Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Leader
Ken Ricketts is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with more than two decades of experience spanning cloud security, regulatory compliance, and incident response. He has led security at multiple cloud-native organizations, bringing deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with a proven track record of building world-class security programs.
Most recently, Ricketts served as CISO in Residence at Insight Partners, where he advised a robust portfolio of companies on security strategy, compliance, and their go-to-market approach to be best-in-class. Previously, as Chief Information Security Officer at Coupa Software, he built and scaled a robust enterprise security organization spanning multiple geographies, led the company through FedRAMP authorization to unlock significant revenue opportunities, and managed complex global 24/7 security operations incident response programs and regulatory compliance at scale.
Earlier in his career, Ricketts held leadership roles at SurveyMonkey where he combined infrastructure and security expertise to scale operations, migrate to public cloud, and successfully protected the largest global SaaS survey data platform. In addition, Ken also held impactful roles during hypergrowth phases at both Monster and IBM Global Services. He holds a BS in Business Administration from UC Riverside.
Executive Quotes
"Ken's experience in embedding security into enterprise operations and technology development makes him an exceptional fit for Teradata. As AI becomes increasingly central to enterprise innovation, Ken's leadership will ensure that security is not only a safeguard but a strategic enabler. His ability to combine technical depth with forward-thinking vision will strengthen our security posture and empower customers to innovate confidently."
- Mike Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer at Teradata
"I'm thrilled to join Teradata at this transformative moment. There is no more important mission than protecting our customers' data, and my focus will be on fostering a highly technical, collaborative security organization that not only protects our platform but also drives business growth. As the impact of AI accelerates across industries, securing AI-driven systems and ensuring data integrity will be our core mission. By embedding security into every aspect of our operations and product lifecycle, we will enhance trust and deliver secure, responsible innovation for our customers worldwide."
- Ken Ricketts, SVP and CISO at Teradata
About Teradata
Teradata is the AI platform built for the autonomous era. Our AI + Knowledge Platform and multifaceted AI Services help enterprises deploy solutions with deep domain expertise and full enterprise context. Wherever data resides—cloud, on-prem, or hybrid—Teradata connects and scales to deliver the performance AI needs.
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