Patrick M. Hayes is a recognized strategy and operations leader, certified enterprise security architect, and technology executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation, growth, and resilience in the IT and cybersecurity sectors. Throughout his career, he has founded or scaled multiple startups and has spearheaded global expansion strategies across North America, Latin America, and Europe.

Patrick has served in senior executive roles including Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer, where he architected and launched award-winning SaaS platforms in risk management and security operations. As a certified enterprise security architect, he has led several large-scale security transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, delivering trusted results in complex and highly regulated environments.

A trusted advisor to emerging tech companies and an active contributor to the cybersecurity community, Patrick blends technical depth with strategic insight. He is a frequent speaker and published author in business and security journals and holds multiple industry certifications.

Patrick is the creator of the Integrated Assurance Unified Risk Strategy and the Integrated Assurance Maturity Model (IAMM), frameworks that have helped modernize cybersecurity, governance, and operational assurance across global enterprises. Patrick is also the registered trademark holder of Integrated Assurance®, reinforcing his leadership and thought ownership in this evolving field.