Board of Directors

Robert P. (Bob) DeRodes joins Veracode with 38 years of financial, transportation and retail technology systems experience. He is currently the chief technology officer for First Data. As First Data's CTO, Bob is responsible for global product development, systems, infrastructure and processes. His worldwide team is focused on identifying, creating and implementing technologies that provide customer solutions and drive industry innovation.

DeRodes’ recently served as executive vice president and chief information officer for The Home Depot, where he was responsible for leading the company’s technology transformation. DeRodes also served as chief executive officer for Delta Technology, Inc. and chief information officer for Delta Air Lines. In these roles, he was responsible for all aspects of global technology and communications for the airline’s operations.

Prior to Delta, DeRodes was chief technology officer for Citibank N.Y. Global Card Products Group, where he was responsible for the development and implementation of a global cards technology platform. In addition, he has led software development and company-wide systems implementation for other innovative companies such as The SABRE Group, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation and United States Automobile Association (USAA).

DeRodes offers his leadership skills and experience to several industry forums as well. He currently serves as an advisor to the Center for CIO Leadership. Previously, he was senior industry advisor to the Department of Homeland Security and industry advisor to the Secretary of Defense on information technology.

A native of Wooster, Ohio, DeRodes earned a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from St. Louis University and a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Texas in Austin.