Managing Director
Protiviti, Inc.
Paul Kooney is a Managing Director at Protiviti and a recognized leader in third‑party risk management (TPRM), cybersecurity, and operational resilience. He advises executive leadership teams on strengthening TPRM strategy, governance, and program maturity in response to evolving regulatory expectations and business risk. Paul has supported global organizations across regulated and non‑regulated industries in aligning third‑party risk programs to enterprise objectives, board‑level oversight, and leading industry frameworks. He is a frequent industry speaker and trusted advisor to senior risk leaders, known for bringing practical clarity to complex third‑party risk challenges. As a long-standing member of the Shared Assessment, Paul actively contributes to the Advisory Board, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping thought leadership, best practices, and toolsets in third-party risk management.