Seasoned business leader and entrepreneur to strengthen organizational strategy and scale operations
“Blumira is rapidly transforming the security landscape by delivering affordable, effective, automated and easy-to-use solutions to mid-sized and smaller businesses,” said Jim Simpson, CEO of Blumira. “As we continue this upward momentum, Rich will have an immediate, measurable impact on our productivity and strategic execution. His experience in streamlining initiatives and aligning teams will be key to accelerating our growth.”
Chang joins the Blumira executive team with a distinguished professional background in leadership and entrepreneurship. He has co-founded multiple organizations including NewFoundry, a custom software consultancy serving small, medium and corporate clients; Clean Fun, a consumer services business; and Kestrel Medical, a company focused on simplifying the development process for mobile and web apps in compliance-heavy environments like HIPAA. Chang also successfully guided NewFoundry as CEO through its acquisition by Symphonize Inc.
Additionally, his extensive non-profit board involvement—spanning United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Ann Arbor YMCA, Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, Michigan League for Public Policy and Michigan Works! Southeast—showcases his dedication to community development and organizational leadership.
"I’m thrilled to be joining Blumira at such an exciting time in its growth journey,” said Chang. “Blumira’s commitment to providing robust, intuitive and user-friendly security solutions has positioned the company as a leader in the industry, and I look forward to working closely with Jim and the rest of the team to continue driving innovation, scaling operations and fostering a culture of collaboration as we move forward."
To explore career opportunities at Blumira and become part of a dynamic team, visit blumira.com/careers.
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About Blumira
Blumira redefines security operations for small and medium-sized businesses with its comprehensive threat monitoring and response platform. Backed by a dedicated 24/7 SecOps team, Blumira seamlessly integrates advanced detection, endpoint visibility and automated response. Blumira adds a layer of protection by detecting early signs of an attack, enhancing cybersecurity posture for lean IT teams and enabling them to meet compliance and cyber insurance requirements. Blumira SIEM + XDR accelerates ransomware and breach prevention in hybrid environments and extends its support to Managed Service Providers (MSPs), helping them safeguard clients across cloud, network and endpoint layers. Visit blumira.com or follow us on LinkedIn for more information.
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