MassMutual announces Eric Boateng as head of enterprise cyber security

Today, MassMutual announced the appointment of Eric Boateng as their head of enterprise cyber security. Boateng is an experienced cyber security executive and Veteran–he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for two decades, where he was involved with several IT initiatives.

“I look forward to utilizing my rich background and leadership skills to help MassMutual continue to focus on ensuring it is well-positioned to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyberattacks and safeguard the company’s digital assets and information,” said Boateng in a press release statement.  

In his new role, Boateng will lead MassMutual’s cyber security and cyber risk management strategies. Previously, he served as vice president of cyber security, technology and resiliency risk oversight for American Express, as well as other cyber security roles at New York eHealth Collaborative, Roundpoint Mortgage, Georgia Department of Human Services, and Lockheed Martin.

“Eric brings demonstrated success implementing globally recognized technology risk management and cyber security programs in both the public and private sector to this role,” said Sears Merritt, head of enterprise technology and experience for MassMutual, in the press release. “I’m confident that these technical skills combined with his collaborative and innovative leadership will support the continued advancement of our security strategy while also furthering our focus on securing our data and protecting the personal information of our policyowners, customers and employees.”