Don Baham

Don Baham is a technology and cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. As CISO and CTO Rubicon Founders, he leads the organization’s strategic IT and cybersecurity initiatives—safeguarding digital assets, driving innovation, and aligning technology with overall business strategy. Don has built a reputation for designing and executing secure, scalable technology environments that enable agility and growth across complex, multi-entity organizations, including within private equity-backed healthcare portfolios. His expertise spans information security, digital infrastructure, IT governance, and regulatory compliance. He brings a business-first mindset to cybersecurity—prioritizing resilience, risk management, and strategic enablement at every level of the enterprise. As a CISO and former technology firm President, Don has consistently built and led high-performing teams, driven full-stack digital initiatives, and advised executive leadership on how to strategically invest in and secure technology. In every role, he has championed trust-based partnerships, fostered culture transformation, and made cybersecurity a foundational element of enterprise-wide digital strategy. Don is known for his transparent leadership style, cross-functional influence, and ability to embed a culture of security and accountability into the fabric of the organization. He is a trusted partner to executive teams, boards, and business stakeholders alike.