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Colin Whittaker

Founder and Director Informed Risk Decisions Ltd
Colin has over 15 years of experience advancing payment risk and security strategies in Europe and the US. He led PCI compliance initiatives, coordinated responses to cardholder data breaches, and introduced innovative compliance programs. Now independent, he provides cybersecurity risk consultancy and shares insights at major global industry events.

Todd Boehler

Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, at Process Unity
Todd has nearly 20 years of experience in product management and strategy, driving cloud services and risk and compliance solutions. He has a strong background in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), having founded a startup later acquired by Oracle, and works closely with teams to deliver high-value solutions.

Dan Harms

Regional Director, Strategic Accounts at OneTrust
Dan advises organizations on implementing comprehensive third-party risk management programs using OneTrust Vendorpedia. He helps centralize vendor information, assess performance and risks, and monitor threats throughout the third-party lifecycle. His expertise spans standards, frameworks, and laws such as ISO, NIST, SIG, GDPR, and CCPA, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Jon Ehret

Vice President, Ecosystem Risk Solutions at  Mastercard
Jon brings over 20 years of experience in technology and risk, specializing in building and maturing third-party risk programs across finance and healthcare. He has led national and international initiatives to advance third-party risk practices, frequently speaking at conferences and contributing to professional standards. He holds a BS in IT and CISSP, CISA, CRISC certifications.

Sam Mele

Global Vice President, Sourcing and Risk Management Solutions at Coupa
Sam combines three decades of experience in supply chain, procurement, and risk management across diverse industries. He leads initiatives to optimize third-party risk, compliance, and performance programs. With a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Sam applies strategic and operational expertise to enhance vendor oversight, ensuring organizations mitigate risk while driving value from external partnerships.

How to Adapt Third-Party Risk Management for Times of Disruption

Jan 28 / IT GRC Forum

In today’s uncertain global environment, third-party risk has never been more critical. Last year, 59% of organizations experienced a data breach involving a third party, highlighting the complexity of managing external partners while maintaining business continuity. The balance between leveraging third parties for operational efficiency and controlling the risks they introduce is essential, especially during times of crisis. Traditional third-party risk management approaches may no longer be sufficient to address evolving threats and operational challenges.


This expert panel webinar will explore current trends affecting third-party risk and provide actionable strategies to strengthen your organization’s resilience. Attendees will learn how to assess third-party resilience, establish secure foundations for new partnerships, and protect sensitive data through controlled sharing.


The webinar will also cover ensuring internal processes are capable of supporting risk mitigation efforts. Discover practical steps for enhancing your third-party risk management program to safeguard operations, improve decision-making, and drive business continuity even in unpredictable times.