Rick Salloum

Chief Technology Officer at World 50 Group

Roswell, Georgia, United States

About Rick Salloum

Rick Salloum is Chief Technology Officer at World 50 Group. Location: Roswell, Georgia, United States.

A seasoned Chief Technology Officer and strategic technology executive with nearly 3 decades of experience driving innovation, digital transformation, and business growth across public and high-growth PE-backed companies 2X exits. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at the World 50 Group (MSCP company), Rick leads the organization's AI vision implementing machine learning, NLP, and Generative AI. His career spans leadership roles at Research Solutions, Safe-Guard Products International, Rent (RentPath), CNN.com/Turner Broadcasting, and Bank of New York, where he has built and scaled high-performance global teams, guided M&A due diligence and integration, and delivered transformational outcomes across product, engineering, and architecture. A trusted advisor to CEOs, board members, and private equity partners, Rick brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and executive business acumen with a consistent ability to align technology strategy to revenue goals, lead through complex change, and cultivate teams that consistently exceed expectations. Adept in driving, building, scaling, and delivering business solutions in diverse technology settings. A quick study and a trusted partner and advisor to executive leadership with a proven ability in assessing organizational needs and directing the development of advanced IT strategy and solutions that facilitate sustainable growth, create efficiencies, and drive profitability. Adaptive change leadership success through M&A, integrations and transformations. Sophisticated emotionally smart communicator and adept negotiator, at ease interfacing with all layers of internal and external stakeholders to foster consensus-based alignment. Builds, cultivates, and mentors cross functional teams that consistently exceed expectations - garnering respect and loyalty along the way.

Skills

  • Technology Leadership
  • Snowflake Cloud
  • Data Engineering

Additional experience

  • Chief Product & Technology Officer

    Research Solutions

    July 2024 – October 2025

Education

  • Computer Science, Kennesaw State University
  • Computer Science, Southern Polytechnic State University