Chris Kennedy named Chief Information Security Officer at Group 1001

Group 1001 announced the addition of Chris Kennedy as Chief Information Security Officer. Kennedy joins the financial services company from Citadel, the multinational hedge fund, where he served as global Chief Information Security Officer.

The release says Kennedy brings more than 25 years of experience as a practitioner in cybersecurity risk and operations. According to the release, Kennedy has developed and implemented information security programs for startups, government, the military and global Fortune 500 companies in finance, critical infrastructure, commercial and defense verticals. He also served at Bridgewater Associates as a senior security technology leader, according to the release. The release says Kennedy held foundational leadership roles in developing the U.S. Department of Treasury cyber operations program while a federal and defense contractor for Northrop Grumman.

The release states that Kennedy is a former Marine Corps Officer who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. According to the release, Kennedy holds a Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems from Boston University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

The release describes Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC as a technology-driven financial services company. The company says it aims to demystify how people buy insurance and annuity products today by using technology to provide financial solutions for all Americans. Group 1001 also puts money into strategic partnerships that connect it with communities through sports and education, the release says. According to the release, Group 1001 had about $60.9 billion in combined assets under management as of June 30, 2023. The company's brands are Clear Spring Life, Gainbridge, Clear Spring Health, Delaware Life and Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, the release says.