Lisa C. Mc Guinness
About Lisa C. Mc Guinness
Lisa C. McGuinness is a Senior Manager of Global IT Risk Management and Compliance at Avon, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and information security. She previously held significant roles at Estee Lauder Companies and other organizations, contributing to strategic planning and vendor risk assessments.
Current Role at Avon
Lisa C. Mc Guinness serves as the Senior Manager of Global IT Risk Management and Compliance at Avon since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for managing vendor cybersecurity risk assessments and project risk assessments. She coordinates with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance objectives are met for Avon's global organization. Additionally, she develops metrics to communicate risk levels and articulate the value derived from cybersecurity services.
Previous Experience at Estee Lauder Companies
Prior to her current position, Lisa worked at Estee Lauder Companies as Executive Director of Global Information Security and Compliance from 2004 to 2015. During her 11 years there, she contributed to the company's information security and compliance strategies in the Greater New York City Area. Her role involved overseeing various compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Background in IT Audit and Consulting
Lisa has a solid background in IT audit and consulting. She served as Senior IT Audit Manager at Accume Partners from 2002 to 2004. Before that, she was the President of Kenneth J. Sole & Associates, Inc. from 1987 to 1999. Additionally, she led a private consulting firm on Long Island that was recognized as one of the 50 fastest growing businesses by Deloitte and Touche.
Educational Background
Lisa studied at Sacred Heart Academy and later attended Grumman Data Systems Institute, where she achieved an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in technology and management.
Expertise in Regulatory Compliance
Lisa possesses extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, including FDIC, FFIEC, GLB, PCI, EU Data Privacy, and SOX 404. Her experience includes serving as a Global Information Security Executive for a Fortune 100 company with a revenue of 10 billion dollars. She has also implemented cost-effective technology solutions for financial institutions with assets ranging from denovo to 9 billion dollars.