Gina Wheel

Transforming Supplier Risk into Strategic Advantage | Global Leader in Vendor Compliance, Program Governance & Contract Risk | CTPRP | Speaker & Mentor @ Avanade

Role
Global Vendor Risk Compliance Lead at Avanade
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Gina Wheel

As a seasoned program and project leader with a strategic lens on supplier risk, I bring…

Experience

  1. Global Vendor Risk Compliance Lead

    Avanade

    Jun 2020 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

    Manage the operations team responsible for IT vendor risk assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, accurate evaluation of potential vendor risks, and mitigation strategies that minimize the impact on business objectives.• Evaluate risks identified through vendor assessments and analyze trends to determine potential impacts also translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans to address risks, drive resolution, and support long-term risk minimization efforts.• Lead efforts to maintain ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications by owning control objectives, developing compliance frameworks, and demonstrating adherence through internal audits, and evidence-based documentation.• Develop comprehensive reporting methods to communicate compliance requirements, progress, and metrics effectively across stakeholders, utilizing tailored reporting structures to enhance transparency and decision-making.• Collaborate with Procurement and other internal stakeholders to review and negotiate contractual language to support policies and procedures• Conduct training sessions for business teams to increase awareness of compliance obligations, provide updates on regulatory changes, and foster a compliance-first culture through engaging and relevant educational content.• Leverage Power BI to create dynamic dashboards and generate insights that support business analysis, enhance understanding of risk trends, and enable data-driven decision-making for compliance and risk management strategies.

Education

  • Purdue University

    Bachelor of Science

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