Third-party risk management is reaching a breaking point. Vendor ecosystems are expanding faster than risk teams can keep up, risk signals are fragmented, and traditional approaches struggle to deliver the speed, coverage, and defensibility organizations now require. In this session, we introduce Hyper TPRM — a modern approach to third-party risk management built for scale. Hyper TPRM moves beyond questionnaire-driven processes by combining data-first intelligence, workflow, community-powered exchange models, and AI acceleration, with human confirmation where it matters most. Join us to learn how organizations are evolving their TPRM programs to: • Prioritize vendors using dynamic, explainable risk insights • Leverage shared, validated assessment data to reduce friction for vendors and internal teams • Apply AI to accelerate assessments, validate evidence, and expand portfolio coverage • Shift from point-in-time reviews to continuous, risk-based monitoring If you’re looking to modernize your TPRM program without compromising rigor, this session will show how Hyper TPRM enables faster decisions, broader coverage, and greater confidence across the entire third-party lifecycle.
Speakers:
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Ed Thomas
Senior VP, ProcessUnity
Ed Thomas is a Senior Vice President at ProcessUnity, with an extensive background in Third-Party Risk Management. A seasoned expert in the field, Ed has years of experience guiding organizations on their journey to establish efficient and effective risk management programs. Combining his deep industry knowledge with practical insights, Ed aims to assist organizations in realizing the full potential of their TPRM programs.
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Rhonda K.R. Cook
Senior Advisor, Shared Assessments
Rhonda K.R. Cook is a Senior Advisor at Shared Assessments. Prior to joining Shared Assessments, Rhonda was the Chief Risk Officer for SEI Investments and served as the Chair of the Investment Company Institute's Chief Risk Officer Committee. These roles capped a twenty-five year career that included a variety of client service, solution development, and risk management roles. Rhonda lead projects in SEI’s Hong Kong and London offices, and completed a three year overseas assignment as SEI’s Unit Leader in India. Rhonda has an M.B.A. from Northeastern University with a dual concentration in International Management and Innovation Entrepreneurship. Prior to joining SEI, Rhonda graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point; she served nine years as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army, including duty assignments in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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