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The continuous chain: Managing third-party risk in an interconnected ecosystem

Description

Your organization’s resilience is only as strong as the weakest link in your supply chain. As businesses become more interconnected through third-party partners and autonomous systems, the "set-and-forget" approach to vendor management has become a significant liability. This session explores how to build a continuous TPRM program that monitors the entire vendor lifecycle. By evolving from static questionnaires to a model of ongoing vigilance, you can protect your organization from external shocks and ensure your partners align with your internal resiliency standards.

About the speakers

Ritu Jethani is a senior risk and compliance leader with over 20 years of experience driving operational resilience, regulatory excellence and enterprise risk programs across global organizations, currently working as Director of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) at KPMG. Prior to joining KPMG, Ritu headed Third-Party Risk Management at Mayo Clinic. Her leadership experience also includes serving as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Risk and Compliance at Bounteous, where she oversaw initiatives in cybersecurity, data privacy, and business continuity. Additionally, she has held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, Melio, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young, and served as a Strategic Advisor to Plootus. Ritu holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. She is a member of Mensa International and the International High IQ Society, ranking in the top 1% globally for intellectual aptitude.

Mazen Al Masri is a seasoned Group Chief Audit & Risk Executive with more than 25 years of international experience leading Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, and Assurance functions for large, complex, and highly regulated organizations. He has served as a trusted advisor to Boards and Audit & Risk Committees, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, while supporting executive leadership in navigating strategic, operational, and regulatory risk. His career spans multinational environments across the Middle East, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and North America, with experience across retail, aviation, oil & gas, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. Currently serving as Chief Audit & Risk Executive at Azadea Group Holdings, Mazen leads the Group Internal Audit and Risk function and acts as Secretary to the Board Audit & Risk Committee. In this role, he oversees enterprise‑wide, risk‑based audit planning; continuous auditing and data analytics initiatives; investigations and whistleblowing matters; and the assessment of governance and control effectiveness across multiple jurisdictions. He is recognized for strengthening audit independence, enhancing Board reporting, and positioning Internal Audit as a value‑adding strategic partner.

Adam Vander Poel is a Global Supply Chain Strategy and Operations leader with more than 20 years of experience across planning, sourcing, analytics, risk management. He has led local, regional, and global teams, including expatriate assignments in India and Hong Kong, and has a strong track record of driving large-scale cross-functional initiatives in complex matrix environments. Known for establishing a clear vision, setting high expectations, leading, and mentoring diverse teams, Adam consistently delivers results through strong collaboration, analytical rigor, and disciplined execution. He has worked at Target, Ameriprise, and currently with General Mills as Senior Director of Analytics & Risk.

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