The GRC Pundit @ GRC 20/20 Research, Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized pundit on governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) – with specific expertise on the topics of GRC strategy, process, information, and technology architectures and solutions. With 27+ years of experience, Michael helps organizations improve GRC processes, design and implement GRC architectures and select solutions that are effective, efficient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor and is noted as the “Father of GRC” – being the first to define and model the GRC market in February 2002 while at Forrester Research, Inc.

Lisa is a principal in KPMG’s Advisory Services practice and is the Americas leader for KPMG’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Technology service network. With over 15 years of experience assisting organizations in navigating complex risk-transformation initiatives, Lisa has helped dozens of organizations establish integrated risk and compliance program strategies, design efficient and effective future-states (which often include convergence opportunities in the areas of governance, risk, and compliance), and implement technology to support an integrated risk program.

Lisa is a frequent presenter and thought leader at GRC conferences, sharing her experience as a practitioner in designing and executing risk and compliance activities across the three lines of defense and helping clients achieve measurable benefits with an integrated GRC program. Lisa is also the founder of the Women of Risk Community, a global virtual network that supports and connects women in the risk profession and fosters personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Rob Quail is a noted consultant, author, facilitator, and lecturer on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).

Rob established the Enterprise Risk Management processes, tools, and methodologies at Hydro One Networks Inc. that are widely regarded as best practice. These ERM practices and techniques, developed by Rob in collaboration with the management team at Hydro One, became the subject of a major leading practice case study by Harvard Business School.

Rob has successfully applied ERM methodologies to a broad range of business problems and challenges, including acquisitions, outsourcing, downsizing, large-scale IT projects, labor disruption, regulatory compliance management, major construction project management, strategic planning, and capital investment. Today, he provides independent consulting services in ERM, business process and technology outsourcing, and customer care to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including energy, healthcare, technology, financial services, and government agencies.