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Andrew is the CEO of Shared Assessments, a global membership organization that supports hundreds of companies, risk programs, and thousands of associated third-party and other risk professionals. As a risk practitioner and executive, he has driven a culture of accountability and diligence in safeguarding information and other assets for organizations and their third parties. He has more than 25 years of experience in risk management and information security.

Brian Smith is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal based in New York. He has more than 30 years experience as an operational executive and advisor relating to business process and technology globalization and outsourcing, technology management and restructuring. Since joining A&M, Mr. Smith has led engagements focused on the design and implementation of technology and organizational solutions, software acquisition, contracting and third-party risk management. Before joining A&M in 2014 he was a general manager in the financial services group at Computer Science Corporation, responsible for oversight of global client relationships for the banking and capital markets sector. Earlier, Mr. Smith spent seven years with TPI, a global sourcing advisory firm, leading the Business Process Outsourcing and Service Management practices. Previously he held technology and operational management roles at the Citibank Private Bank and at American Express Bank in the UK, Switzerland and the USA.

Akiba Stern has advised clients for over 30 years in all aspects of business law, both as in-house counsel and at law firms. Akiba concentrates his practice on outsourcing, technology-enabled business transactions, e-commerce, technology transfers, licensing, intellectual property and joint ventures; including transactions involving the commercialization of intellectual property. Akiba is recognized as a Hall of Fame Leading Lawyer in Outsourcing by The Legal 500 and as a Band 1 lawyer in Technology and Outsourcing – New York by Chambers.

Elizabeth Dunsmoor recently joined Shared Assessments as a TPRM Principal after 15 years as a TPRM practitioner. She has experience designing holistic programs and delivering assessment work within the cybersecurity, financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. With a proven ability to oversee and execute long-term operational strategies and methodologies for risk programs, Elizabeth is proficient in a variety of management actions including translating strategies into measurable plans, partnering with Procurement, corporate teams, and firm leaders to develop a pipeline of cross-functional leaders within the risk management function. She now provides training and guidance to business leaders to ensure understanding of program requirements, third-party capabilities, and performance expectations.

John, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in Security, Audit, Third Party Risk, and Product, serves as VP, Security, Risk and Compliance at Whistic. In this role, he safeguards Whistic's assets, data, and systems from cybersecurity threats and works to improve the risk and compliance posture at Whistic. As a dedicated thought leader, John contributes to shaping the future of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and is currently serving a second term on the Shared Assessments US Steering Committee, bringing a wealth of expertise.