A quiet revolution is underway in the realm of cybersecurity, and Donna Ross is at the helm of it. As executive vice president and chief information security officer at Radian Group Inc., Ross navigates an evolving digital landscape with a blend of empathy, foresight and technical precision. Her leadership style defies convention—not rooted in authority, but in purpose-driven empowerment.
The past three years at Radian Group have been defined by resilience. Ross has guided her teams through shifting regulations, rising cyber threats and accelerated tech evolution, all while driving strong performance. Her method fuses security and innovation, fostering a culture where adaptability is instinct and everyone contributes to safeguarding the organization.
Preparing for the future, in Ross’s view, means deep investment in people. At Radian Group, professional growth is integrated into daily operations. From prioritizing employee wellness to expanding skills development, she ensures her workforce stays ahead of what tomorrow demands. Cross-functional learning, mentorship and internal mobility programs are actively shaping a new generation of leaders.
Since becoming a Titan 100 Honoree, Ross has embraced the platform as an opportunity to elevate others. She is committed to cultivating inclusive environments where leadership is shared and ideas are exchanged freely. At Radian Group, that commitment is evident in her support of employee resource groups and advocacy for gender equity in technology.
Her passion is rooted in values that guide every decision. These values inspire collaboration, trust and excellence across her teams. She keeps energy high by connecting daily work to meaningful outcomes and encouraging a mindset of service and possibility.
If she could instantly master any skill, Ross would choose empathy at scale—the power to understand and connect with every individual’s perspective, emotion and background in real time. To her, this would make each interaction more human and every recommendation more meaningful. In a field defined by precision, she never loses sight of the humanity that technology serves.
Her greatest recent accomplishment came in balancing business growth with innovation. Ross launched advanced security capabilities while driving measurable financial results. It was a milestone that underscored her ability to unite strategy with execution under pressure.
Leadership has also taught her the value of vulnerability. She has discovered that transparency builds loyalty, fuels creativity and unlocks stronger relationships across all levels of the enterprise.
Ross remains deeply invested in fostering the next generation. Through mentorship, speaking engagements and hands-on coaching, she helps aspiring leaders build confidence and resilience. She measures success by the growth she sees in others—their readiness to lead and inspire.
The Titan 100 community has expanded her perspective. For Ross, it represents a coalition of change agents who challenge norms and raise standards across industries. Being part of this group has amplified her voice, connected her to like-minded peers and reinforced her belief that leadership is ultimately about enabling others to thrive.
Ross continues to shape the future of cybersecurity with clarity, compassion and commitment—traits that define not only her work, but her enduring influence.
