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.

Jason is an expert in internal audit, risk management, and compliance. He works with chief audit executives and other professionals in audit, risk, and compliance on navigating organizational land mines through executive coaching, training, and facilitating. Jason also hosts a top-ranked podcast on internal audit, called Jamming with Jason.

Previously, he was chief audit executive, chief risk officer, chief ethics and compliance officer, head of information security, and manager for two international accounting firms. Currently, Jason is the lead singer at Mefford Associates and is the co-founder and CEO of cRisk Academy, the largest on-demand webinar training platform for internal audit, risk, and compliance professionals.

Eric is a managing director in KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice with more than 20 years of GRC, ERM, IT advisory, and audit experience. His background includes helping organizations define their GRC vision and strategy, evaluate technology solutions, design and implement GRC programs in support of enterprise, operational, and compliance risk management objectives. Eric’s current and past clients include some of the leading entities in the financial services, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors.