Charles Gunn

About Charles Gunn

Enterprise GRC and risk leader specializing in regulatory readiness and governance transformation in highly regulated environments.I design and operationalize enterprise risk frameworks aligned to NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, NYDFS cybersecurity requirements, SOX, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA. My work focuses on building audit-ready governance models that unify security, IT risk, privacy, and third-party risk into a single enterprise discipline.I have led enterprise GRC transformations that established risk taxonomies, control libraries, evidence operating models, executive escalation structures, and remediation roadmaps tied directly to regulatory exposure and business risk. I regularly advise CISOs, CIOs, and senior leaders on residual risk, compliance posture, and strategic priorities.My background spans regulated industries and enterprise SaaS, with a modern approach that incorporates emerging risk areas such as AI governance into core compliance frameworks.Core focus: enterprise risk governance, regulatory readiness, NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, executive risk reporting, third-party risk, privacy program maturity, and compliance transformation.

Experience

1. Business Development Manager

   Quality Choice Solutions

   May 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Drive business growth by securing staffing contracts through trusted relationships built over years in the industry• Identify hiring needs and new role opportunities through ongoing conversations with decision-makers and recruiting partners• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts to source, vet, and match top talent with client needs across multiple functions• Coordinate closely with internal team members to ensure timely candidate delivery and consistent client communication

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  M.S. Logistics Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2018 — 2019

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

  2009 — 2015