Ivy Exec Earns ISO 27001 Certification: Strengthening Information Security for the Professionals Who Power Our Expert Network
CALABASAS, CA, August 20, 2026 – At Ivy Exec, trust has always been the foundation of everything we do. Every day, executives, industry leaders, and subject matter experts choose to share their professional experience with us, participate in research, and connect with organizations looking for specialized expertise. Protecting that information isn’t just part of our business; it’s essential to the relationships we’ve built over the past two decades.
“Expert networks run on confidential information: Career histories, specialized knowledge, sensitive research. That’s the product, and protecting it can’t be an afterthought. ISO 27001 remains rare among expert networks, and we pursued it because of where we come from. Ivy Exec was built as a professional community first, and our experts joined us to advance their own careers long before they ever took a research call. When your network is built on twenty years of genuine professional relationships, you protect it differently. This certification is that difference, independently verified”, said Alex Baranpuria, President of Ivy Exec.
That’s why we’re proud to announce that Ivy Exec has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
This certification validates that we’ve implemented a comprehensive framework for managing information security across our organization. It reinforces our commitment to protecting the data our experts and clients trust us with every day.
Why ISO 27001 Matters to Ivy Exec
Information security has always been a priority for us, but as our expert network continues to grow, so does our responsibility.
Our platform brings together professionals from industries where confidentiality matters. Executives share career histories; healthcare experts contribute specialized knowledge, technology leaders discuss emerging trends, and business decision-makers participate in research that helps shape important decisions.
That only works when trust comes first.
ISO 27001 gives us a structured framework for protecting that trust. It establishes clear standards for how we identify risks, manage sensitive information, control access to systems, respond to security incidents, and continuously improve our security practices as new challenges emerge.
For us, the certification isn’t simply about meeting a standard; it’s about ensuring that information security is built into everything we do.
Building Security Into Everyday Operations
Achieving ISO 27001 wasn’t about implementing a few new policies or completing an audit.
It required us to evaluate how information moves throughout our organization and strengthen the systems, processes, and governance that support it every day.
That includes establishing clear security policies, strengthening access management, conducting regular risk assessments, improving incident response procedures, enhancing employee security awareness, and continuously monitoring our environment for potential risks.
Perhaps most importantly, it reinforces a culture where information security isn’t owned by one department; it’s a shared responsibility across the entire organization.
Protecting the Experts Who Make Our Network Possible
Our expert community is at the heart of everything we do.
Professionals trust us with their career information, industry expertise, and participation in research engagements because they expect their information to be handled responsibly and securely.
ISO 27001 strengthens the framework behind that promise.
It helps ensure that expert information is managed according to internationally recognized security practices while supporting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data entrusted to us. From profile management to research participation and client engagements, protecting expert information remains central to every stage of the experience.
What This Means for Our Clients
Organizations rely on Ivy Exec to connect with highly qualified experts for qualitative research, advisory boards, executive interviews, and consulting engagements.
ISO 27001 provides additional confidence that the information shared throughout those engagements is managed within a globally recognized information security framework. It reflects structured governance, ongoing risk management, and security practices designed to protect sensitive information while supporting a trusted experience for both clients and experts.
“Achieving ISO 27001 certification for Ivy Exec is an important milestone and builds on the strong foundation we established when InnovateMR achieved certification in 2025. Together, it means our entire organization, including Ivy Exec’s expert network, now operates under the same rigorous information security standards. Trust is at the core of everything we do, and this certification reinforces our ongoing commitment to protecting our clients’ data and continually investing in the highest standards of security and governance.” – Lisa Wilding-Brown, CEO, InnovateMR
Continuing to Invest in Security and Trust
Information security isn’t something you achieve once; it’s something you continuously strengthen.
Achieving ISO 27001 is an important milestone, but it’s also part of our long-term commitment to the professionals and organizations that rely on Ivy Exec every day.
As our network continues to grow and the security landscape continues to evolve, we’ll keep investing in the technologies, governance, and best practices that help protect our expert community, strengthen our operations, and preserve the trust that’s always been at the core of what we do.
Because for us, information security isn’t just about protecting data; it’s about protecting the relationships that make meaningful expertise possible.
Press Contact
Brittany Nicols, InnovateMR SVP, Marketing & Communications
brittany@innovatemr.com | (818) 584-2090 x716
About InnovateMR:
InnovateMR is a full-service sampling and ResTech company, utilizing cutting-edge technologies for agile research and delivering quality insights from diverse business and consumer audiences. As industry pioneers, InnovateMR provides world-class end-to-end survey programming, international sampling, qualitative and quantitative insights, and personalized consultation services. InnovateMR leverages Ivy Exec’s expert network to enhance its research capabilities by integrating various insights methods, providing a comprehensive understanding of market targets. Ivy Exec’s exclusive network of 2.5 million subject matter experts strengthens B2B research, offering clients access to industry professionals for diverse projects. Celebrated for their outstanding customer service and results, InnovateMR and Ivy Exec seamlessly blend boutique-level service with a broad global reach, ensuring partner success.
About InnovateMR – InnovateMR is a full-service sampling and ResTech company that delivers faster, quality insights from business and consumer audiences utilizing cutting-edge technologies to support agile research. As industry pioneers, InnovateMR provides world-class end-to-end survey programming, targeted international sampling, qualitative and quantitative insights, and customized consultation services to support informed, data-driven strategies, and identify growth opportunities. Known for their celebrated status in customer service and results, InnovateMR combines boutique-level service with extensive global reach to achieve partner success.
