Experts & Advisors
John Schrader
Senior Managing Director
Ankura – Main Office
2000 K Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20006
John Schrader is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, based in Washington D.C. and advisory leader with a proven record of helping organizations strengthen security, reduce risk, and navigate complex technology and regulatory challenges. With more than two decades of experience across cybersecurity strategy, exposure management, digital transformation, and enterprise risk, John brings a uniquely pragmatic and business-aligned approach to solving today’s most pressing security issues.
Experience
John has built and led multiple high-performing consulting practices, delivering measurable outcomes for clients across industries including legal, semiconductor, manufacturing, financial services, and global SaaS. His leadership includes directing large security transformations — such as enterprise exposure-management programs, ISO 27001/NIST CSF 2.0 modernization, artificial intelligence security strategy development, and third-party risk management initiatives, leveraging advanced data and automation.
Known for his ability to simplify complexity and accelerate progress, John partners closely with clients to build scalable security programs, strengthen operational resilience, and enable organizations to move forward with confidence. He has led engagements across multiple Fortune 500 companies, driven strong growth through strategic partnerships, and developed repeatable delivery models that elevate quality and provide exceptional customer relationships.
As a former Chief Security Officer for a satellite manufacturing company, Board and C-suite advisor and multiple CISO roles, John is recognized in the market for his cybersecurity acumen and building world-class advisory teams. Clients value his clarity, credibility, and commitment to delivering solutions that are both immediately impactful and strategically sustainable.
