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Waseem Raad

Chief Technology Officer at Lightrock

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Overview

Waseem Raad serves as Chief Technology Officer at Lightrock[1]. Raad is described as a board-facing CTO/CISO level leader with 25+ years' experience architecting secure, on-premises and cloud platforms across global private markets and other industries, with a proven track record in building high performing teams, advancing cybersecurity maturity, and aligning technology strategy with business growth and investor priorities[2]. Raad assumed the CTO role at Lightrock in March 2026[3], having previously served as Head of Information Technology there from March 2021 to March 2026[4]. Prior to that position, Raad worked as Global IT Manager at Lightrock beginning in May 2018[5]. Raad's earlier career included roles as an independent IT contractor from 2016 to 2018[6], Senior Infrastructure Specialist and Interim IT Manager at Tekmark Global Solutions from 2008 to 2016[7], and System Administrator and IT Technician at Ticketmaster from 2001 to 2006[10].

Profile introduction
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Board facing CTO/CISO level leader with 25+ years’ experience architecting secure, on premises and cloud platforms across global private markets and other industries. Proven track record in building high performing teams, advancing cybersecurity maturity, and aligning technology strategy with business growth and investor priorities. Trusted advisor to boards and executive teams on IT innovation, risk, and operational excellence.

Career history

  1. Chief Technology OfficerMar 2026 to presentLightrock
  2. Head Of Information TechnologyMar 2021 to Mar 2026Lightrock
  3. Global IT ManagerMay 2018 to Mar 2021Lightrock
  4. Independent IT Contractor2016 to May 2018Independ consultant
  5. Senior Infrastructure Specialist/Interim IT ManagerMar 2008 to May 2016Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC
  6. Infrastructure SpecialistOct 2006 to Mar 2008Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC
  7. System AdministratorJan 2003 to Oct 2006Ticketmaster
  8. IT TechnicianJan 2001 to Jan 2003Ticketmaster

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