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Fusion Risk Management’s David Halford is Honored with Disaster Recovery Institute’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on: February 5, 2025
Chicago, IL – Fusion Risk Management, Inc. (“Fusion”), the leading provider of enterprise resilience software, has announced that David Halford, Vice President of Continuity Solutions, has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2025 Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) Awards of Excellence. The award recognizes Halford’s long-standing career in business continuity management, proven track record of success, and commitment to the industry’s advancement.
The DRI Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has delivered significant and lasting contributions to the field of business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management. It serves as a testament to their exceptional dedication, professional achievements, and impactful work throughout their long-term career.
“The DRI Lifetime Achievement Award is a well-deserved recognition of David’s profound influence on the business continuity industry,” said Eric Jackson, Chief Product Officer at Fusion Risk Management. “David has not only been a driving force behind innovation and resilience but has also dedicated his career to mentoring and shaping the next generation of professionals. His leadership has left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless practitioners to elevate their business continuity careers. His contributions have strengthened organizations worldwide, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate his achievements.”
Halford’s notable four-decade career in business continuity has greatly impacted the industry, benefiting some of the world’s largest organizations, including Fusion’s 400+ global customers. From pioneering the integration of business continuity at Hewlett-Packard (HP) to driving cutting-edge innovation at Fusion, Halford has consistently been at the forefront of industry evolution. His resilience during crises, transformative impact on organizations, and dedication to mentorship have shaped the field of business continuity and inspired numerous practitioners.
“I am deeply grateful to DRI for this honor and for recognizing the vital role that business continuity and resilience professionals play in our global community,” said David Halford, Vice President of Continuity Solutions at Fusion Risk Management. “My goal throughout my career has been to evolve the role of resilience from a necessary function to a strategic advantage that drives real business value. I’m so proud of the progress our industry has made and grateful for the opportunity to work with so many skilled professionals who continue to shape a more resilient world.”
About Fusion Risk Management, Inc.
Fusion Risk Management is the leading provider of enterprise resilience software that empowers our customers to be agile in times of cascading crises. We help organizations drive the proactive business continuity and risk strategies they need to face growing threats and ensure their operations can bend but not break when faced with any challenge. More than 400 global organizations rely on Fusion’s solutions to unify risk across their enterprise, make data-driven decisions, and work seamlessly with their critical third parties to sense risks and mitigate disruptions. Learn more at www.fusionrm.com.