Catherine Gross
About Catherine Gross
Catherine Gross is the Manager of Third Party Security Risk Management at General Mills, with extensive experience in vendor risk management from her tenure at UnitedHealth Group.
Current Role at General Mills
Catherine Gross serves as the Manager of Third Party Security Risk Management at General Mills in the United States. She has held this position since October 2019. Her role involves overseeing the security aspects of third-party vendors to ensure they meet General Mills' standards and requirements. Her expertise in managing and mitigating risks with third-party vendors is a critical component of her work.
Previous Positions at UnitedHealth Group
Catherine Gross has extensive experience at UnitedHealth Group, where she held various roles from 2007 to 2019. She started as a Sr. Accounts Payable Expense Auditor and progressed to become the Manager of Enterprise Vendor Risk Management and Compliance. Her roles focused on different aspects of vendor risk management, compliance, and performance evaluation, contributing significantly to the company's risk management framework.
Education and Certifications
Catherine Gross holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, obtained between 2010 and 2013. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of St. Thomas, completed between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, she is certified in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance, which complements her extensive professional experience in risk management.
Specialization in Third Party Risk Management
Catherine Gross specializes in Third Party Risk Management. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong capability in managing and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors. Her expertise includes implementing robust processes and frameworks to ensure vendor compliance with organizational standards. This specialization has been a critical factor in her roles at both UnitedHealth Group and General Mills.
Process Improvement Initiatives
As part of her roles, Catherine Gross has led various initiatives focused on process improvement. These initiatives aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management procedures. By optimizing vendor risk management processes, she has helped her organizations maintain high standards of operational integrity and compliance.