Governance, risk and complianceCurrently at GAN Integrity

StrategicGRC Architect& Advisor.

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About

GRC Advisor and Architect specialising in enterprise governance, risk and compliance platforms. I work at the intersection of complex regulatory frameworks and practical technology, helping organisations design, adopt and mature the systems that underpin their ethics and compliance programmes. Currently focused on driving adoption, long-term value and programme maturity for enterprise customers at GAN Integrity.

Where I've Worked

GAN Integrity

April 2026 - Present

Senior Customer Success Manager

  • Drive platform adoption across compliance, legal, and HR teams through structured onboarding, configuration, and best-practice workflows, monitoring usage and engagement closely and stepping in early with training, enablement sessions, and tailored recommendations so every customer gets full value from the product.
  • Own renewals and expansion across a portfolio of accounts, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level and using regular business reviews to demonstrate clear return on investment well ahead of renewal, partnering with Sales to turn changing customer priorities into growth opportunities.
  • Take a proactive approach to account health, identifying churn signals early through usage data and stakeholder engagement, and putting clear success plans in place with customers to rebuild value and protect recurring revenue.
  • Act as the voice of the customer inside GAN Integrity, sharing feedback and friction points with Product and Engineering to help shape the roadmap, keeping customers informed on new releases, and bringing a consultative GRC and compliance perspective to help them mature their wider ethics and compliance programmes.

Resolver

Kroll GRC

December 2025 - April 2026

Solutions Consultant

  • Delivered end-to-end implementation and solution design for Resolver’s GRC and risk management platforms, supporting enterprise customers with complex regulatory, operational, and governance requirements.
  • Partnered closely with Professional Services, Product, and Engineering teams to translate customer risk frameworks and compliance needs into scalable system configurations and best-practice workflows.
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, providing guidance on GRC maturity, platform optimisation, and long-term value realisation aligned to business objectives.
  • Supported pre-sales and post-sales engagements through solution demonstrations, technical discovery, and handover into delivery, ensuring continuity and delivery confidence.
  • Contributed to the evolution of Resolver’s delivery methodology, documentation, and implementation standards as part of Kroll’s wider GRC consulting practice.

Navex

GRC

March 2025 - November 2025

Senior Solutions Consultant

  • Partnered with customers post-sale to assess business needs, map requirements, and deliver successful implementations of NAVEX’s Integrated Risk Management (IRM) solutions.
  • Led multiple concurrent projects, designing and implementing best-practice processes while ensuring alignment with defined scope, timelines, and stakeholder objectives.
  • Acted as a key liaison between customers and internal teams (Education, Support, Product Engineering), translating complex business requirements into functional solutions and clear documentation.
  • Presented NAVEX solutions with technical and functional expertise, driving adoption through tailored training, project plans, and effective use of Salesforce and PSA tools.

Vita Mojo

Hospitality SaaS Platform

January 2022 - March 2025

Solutions Consultant

  • Collaborated with various teams, including Implementation Managers, Client Success Managers, and Product and Engineering teams, to understand client needs, set up software and integrations, create and apply technical solutions, and support successful feature launches.
  • Acted as a key point of contact for client queries, supported Sales and Client Success teams, and provided expertise in product adoption and issue resolution.
  • Championed new software releases, trained teams, and facilitated workshops to ensure effective product delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Bridged the gap between client-facing and product teams, offering technical feedback and influencing the product roadmap.
  • Provided on-site technical support to clients in setting up their POS hardware and completing client-specific configurations.

OneTrust

Data Privacy & Security Platform

November 2019 - January 2022

Technical Account Manager

  • Managed a portfolio of 15 enterprise clients and over £3M in ARR, owning the full post-sales relationship and fostering long-term partnerships with stakeholders at every level.
  • Led post-implementation work to embed the platform into customers' day-to-day operations, ensuring successful rollout, configuration optimisation, and adoption across their teams.
  • Conducted Executive and Quarterly Business Reviews (EBRs and QBRs) to demonstrate value, align on strategic objectives, and shape success plans for the year ahead.
  • Ran regular customer health checks, monitoring usage and engagement to identify risks early and act on them before they affected satisfaction or renewal.
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to customers on their privacy and compliance programmes, serving as SME for Cookie Compliance and Consent and guiding them on best practice and programme maturity.
  • Grew account spend through upsells and cross-selling across OneTrust's wider product suite, partnering with Sales to identify and close expansion opportunities.
  • Maintained a 95% renewal rate through effective client training, enablement, and engagement in product roadmap discussions.

Guidebook

Event & Mobile App Platform

March 2019 - October 2019

Customer Success Associate

  • Managed the Zendesk support queue for all EMEA clients, resolving platform and app issues and feeding recurring themes back to the development team.
  • Ran app builds end to end, preparing and publishing clients' branded event guide apps to the Apple App Store and Google Play.
  • Delivered custom platform configurations and custom app builds tailored to each client's event requirements.
  • Onboarded new customers and delivered platform training so they could build and manage their own event guides with confidence.

Who I've Worked With

  • Irish Times
  • Mars
  • DHL
  • Kia
  • Ab-InBev
  • Samsung
  • BOSE
  • GSK
  • Crane
  • Chicken and Blues
  • Wasabi UK
  • Ubisoft
  • Sandwich Sandwich
  • Allianz
  • Garbanzos
  • Bleecker Burger

A selection of customers and brands I've worked with

What I Do

Governance, risk and compliance

  • GRC & Integrated Risk Management
  • Compliance Programme Design
  • Privacy & Consent Management
  • Ethics & Compliance Programmes

Delivery

  • Solution Design & Implementation
  • Client Onboarding
  • Project Management
  • Technical Product Support

Customer success

  • Executive Business Reviews
  • Renewals & Expansion
  • Customer Health & Churn Prevention
  • Account Management

People and tools

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Management
  • Salesforce & Jira

Education

Middlesex University

BA International Business

Result: 2:1

Outside Work

  • Technology and Gaming Blogger
  • Amateur Film and Photography Enthusiast
  • Travel
  • Political and Social Affairs Enthusiast

Contact

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Always happy to chat with others working in GRC and SaaS.

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