Michelle K.
About Michelle K.
Michelle K. serves as the Head of GRC at Liftoff Mobile, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in information security and compliance across various industries, she has held multiple roles in organizations such as American Express Global Business Travel and Amazon.
Current Role at Liftoff Mobile
Michelle K. serves as the Head of GRC at Liftoff Mobile, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on governance, risk management, and compliance within the organization. Liftoff Mobile is recognized as one of the world's largest independent growth platforms, emphasizing unbiased and privacy-friendly solutions. Michelle's leadership contributes to the company's efforts in optimizing mobile user acquisition campaigns for numerous brands and app publishers.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security and Risk Management
Prior to her role at Liftoff Mobile, Michelle K. worked at American Express Global Business Travel as a Global Cyber Security and Third Party Risk Manager for 10 months in 2020. She also held the position of GRC Manager at Snapdocs from 2020 to 2021. Her experience spans various roles in the banking and finance sectors, where she focused on GRC and privacy from 2005 to 2015, demonstrating a strong background in managing information security risks.
Expertise in Information Security and Compliance
Michelle K. has developed expertise in aligning information security risk and compliance programs with business and regulatory strategies. Her background includes significant roles such as GRC Director at Freshworks and Sr. Manager of Information Security Risk & Compliance at InVision. This expertise enables her to effectively manage compliance initiatives and enhance information security frameworks within organizations.
Educational Background
Michelle K. earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her studies focused on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, providing her with a solid foundation for her career in governance, risk management, and compliance.
Career Progression in GRC Roles
Michelle K. has a diverse career trajectory in governance, risk management, and compliance roles across multiple industries. She worked at ACA Compliance Group as Director of Vendor Risk & Compliance and held a Program Manager position at Amazon, focusing on Information Security Risk & Compliance. Her extensive experience in various GRC roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of compliance challenges and best practices.