Cameron J. Ritchie

Cameron Ritchie is a recognized leader in the global security industry, having worked for some of the most innovative companies in the field. Cameron joined GE Homeland Protection in 2005 as the Manager, EDS Center of Excellence. He then moved on to the role of VP, Engineering and CTO for Morpho Detection, and finally VP, Americas Engineering for Smiths Detection. Most recently he was the SVP of Product Development for NovaSignal, a Los Angeles-based startup developing robotically assisted transcranial Doppler ultrasound systems. At GE he was responsible for completely revitalizing the company’s explosive detection systems (EDS) offerings and merging medical technologies with security systems. At Morpho Detection, he owned the entire product portfolio consisting of EDS, explosives trace detection, X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, and quadrupole resonance. At Smiths, he added expertise in the high energy cargo and vehicle scanning markets.Cameron has deep experience with product development, technology strategy, team leadership, customer relations, executive management, and people development. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. He is based in California with his wife and two daughters.‍