James Whetherly
About James Whetherly
James Whetherly is a Senior Manager in Solutions Engineering for GRC EMEA at OneTrust, with a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. He has over a decade of experience in technical support and solutions engineering across various companies, including Unilever, G4S Technology, AMAG Technology, and SAI360.
Current Role at OneTrust
James Whetherly serves as the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in the EMEA region at OneTrust. He has held this position since 2022, working from London, England. In this role, he leads a team of Solutions Engineers, focusing on understanding and addressing the unique business requirements of prospective customers. His expertise includes identifying solutions for challenges in Internal Audit, Cyber and Digital Risk, and Business Continuity Management.
Previous Experience in IT Support and Engineering
Before joining OneTrust, James Whetherly accumulated extensive experience in various technical roles. He began his career at Unilever as an IT Support - Industrial Placement from 2008 to 2009 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. He then worked at G4S Technology as a Professional Services Engineer from 2010 to 2015, providing international technical support. Following this, he held a position at AMAG Technology as a Pre-Sales/Technical professional in the APAC region from 2015 to 2017 in Singapore.
Leadership Role at SAI360
From 2018 to 2022, James Whetherly served as the Senior Director of Sales & Presales at SAI360 in Singapore. In this capacity, he was responsible for leading initiatives in sales and presales, leveraging his extensive background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM) to drive business growth and customer engagement.
Educational Background
James Whetherly earned a BSc (Hons) in Network Computing with First Class Honours from the University of Gloucestershire, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Prior to this, he attended City of Bath College, achieving Three Distinctions in the BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) from 2004 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and risk management.
Expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance
James Whetherly possesses a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM). He has developed expertise in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO27001 standards, which are critical for organizations seeking to manage risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. His knowledge in these areas supports his current role in providing solutions to complex business challenges.