Matthew is a third-party risk professional with UKG, a global SaaS HR solutions provider. He and his team are reimagining how UKG does third-party risk, in order to create a program that is stronger, more efficient, and scalable. He has a decade of experience in third-party risk, with most of that time being spent in financial services. Matthew has consulted in third-party risk with dozens of clients and has seen what works—and what does not. Matthew served for 11 years in the US Marines and twice deployed to Iraq. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, two kids, and three dogs, where he serves on numerous non-profit boards.

Jennifer Hancock is a third-party risk management professional with more than 20 years of experience in third-party risk management. As owner of Hancock Consulting LLC, a consultancy she founded to provide specialized advisory services, Ms. Hancock has been able to help organizations develop effective third-party risk management strategies and improve their overall resilience. Her expertise has been sought after by a wide range of clients across industries, and she is dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes manage their third-party risks effectively. As a thought leader in the field of third-party risk management, Ms. Hancock has been a featured speaker at numerous industry events and conferences. She is both a Certified Third-Party Risk Professional and a Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA).