CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN
Summary
Strategic Enterprise Governance Executive with 20 years of experience in Data Governance, AI Governance, Information Security, and Compliance within Banking and FinTech. Developed and scaled governance programs, managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets over $1M. Delivered Board reports and led regulatory examinations, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and risk committees.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP, Information Security & Data Governance Officer
Sutton Bank
01.2020 - Current
- Executive leader responsible for Information Security, Data Governance, Third-Party Risk, Records Management and emerging AI Governance.
- Chair the Data Governance Council and implemented the O.R.A.N.G.E. Data Management Framework.
- Managed budgets over $1M annually to ensure effective allocation of resources.
- Reduced false-positive security alerts by 60% and implemented enterprise security, governance and risk programs.
- Built and scaled multiple enterprise functions from a single resource to approximately 35 professionals.
- Oversaw 800+ vendor relationships, implementing risk-based governance and due diligence processes to mitigate potential risks.
- Developed AI governance program foundations, establishing governance structures, conducting AI use-case reviews, performing risk assessments, and facilitating Board reporting.
- Deliver multiple Board reports monthly and serve as primary liaison during regulatory examinations.
Manager, Information Security GRC, Third-Party Risk & Data Governance
Vertiv
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Established global GRC function supporting 27K employees in 130+ countries; developed enterprise TPRM and governance programs.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained performance metrics to monitor team productivity and outcomes.
Privacy/Data Protection Risk & Compliance
PayPal
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Actively engaged in the Global Privacy organization and supported Privacy by Design initiatives.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Information Security / Data Governance Program Manager
Synovus Financial
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Established the Information Governance Office and launched Data Governance, DLP, and Security Awareness programs.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed project plans aligning with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects remained within scope and timelines.
Education
BA - International Relations
Mississippi State University
BS - Geosciences
Mississippi State University
Skills
- AI Governance Responsible AI Data Leadership Data Governance Data Quality Data Lineage Data Stewardship Information Security Cyber Risk Third-Party Risk Board Communications Regulatory Relations Organizational Design Talent Development Budget Management Strategic Planning
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Privacy compliance
Certification
- Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Master Certificate
- CCDO (In Progress) - Certified Chief Data Officer
- CCISO (In Progress)
- CISM (In Progress)
- Series 7, 9, 63 (Inactive)
Timeline
VP, Information Security & Data Governance Officer
Sutton Bank
01.2020 - Current
Manager, Information Security GRC, Third-Party Risk & Data Governance
Vertiv
01.2018 - 01.2020
Privacy/Data Protection Risk & Compliance
PayPal
01.2017 - 01.2018
Information Security / Data Governance Program Manager
Synovus Financial
01.2014 - 01.2017
BS - Geosciences
Mississippi State University
BA - International Relations
Mississippi State University
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
- Built and scaled enterprise governance functions from 1 employee to 35+ professionals.
- Manage annual budgets exceeding $1M.
- Provide recurring Board, Audit Committee and Risk Committee reporting monthly.
- Oversee governance and risk management for 800+ vendors.
- Lead multiple FDIC, FFIEC, OCC and audit examinations annually.
- Established AI Governance capabilities aligned with NIST AI RMF.
- Created enterprise Data Governance frameworks, stewardship, quality and lineage programs.
EARLIER CAREER
RBS Worldpay (VP Regulatory Risk & AML), The Sherman Agency (Investments), KPMG (Risk), Wachovia Capital Markets (Audit), ABN AMRO/LaSalle (Capital Markets Compliance), MTL Equities (Operations), Morgan Stanley (Administrator), TD Ameritrade/Waterhouse Securities (Trading)