Over almost 20 years, Chris has built his career around helping organisations navigate the increasingly complex areas of Risk & Compliance (GRC), Privacy, Data Governance, Security (ISO 27001), Quality, Business Implementation, Change Management, and Legal Affairs – in a number of industries such as technology (SaaS based Fintech and Regtech, consumer electronics, and medical devices), Financial Services (banking and general consulting), media, and international logistics (including Energy Solutions).
Over this time, Chris has worked with start-ups all the way through to large international corporations – gaining a nuanced view of how systems, controls and frameworks can be successfully woven into the fabric and culture of almost any business. Chris’ opinion is that structuring a well-tailored framework is only the start of the journey – understanding how to achieve buy-in, how to avoid process friction, and ensuring any new framework becomes part of a “new normal” is more an art than a science.
Qualifications & Experience
Chris carries a number of qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Diploma of Legal Practice, Graduate Certificate in Commerce, Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management, and Six Sigma Green Belt. Additionally, Chris is an ISO 27001:2022 certified lead auditor and is currently studying to become a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Chris has worked in organisations large and small – from international Big 4 consulting firms, international consumer and wholesale banks, internationally traded and ASX listed businesses, through to private equity and family held businesses.
Areas of special expertise
Within his area of expertise, Chris can develop and implement frameworks for just about any business, and do so in a manner that will lead to stronger business performance – Chris never sees these frameworks as just a box ticking exercise – rather as an opportunity to gain stakeholder confidence, optimise opportunities, and streamline workflow.
