Ken Lehanka

About Ken Lehanka

As the Product and Innovation Leader for Americas Risk & Supplier Services (RSS), I focus on identifying and understanding market trends, and emerging technologies (AI, Gen-AI, GRC, Analytics, and RPA) to deliver our clients the next generation of solutions. Across my 11+ years of experience, I have led teams in EY\'s Consulting practice specializing in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), IT Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Technology Product Management. Always trying to bring a different perspective to business and provide insight that can improve business processes, operations, and efficiency.

Experience

1. Product & Innovation Leader, Americas Risk & Supplier Services, Senior Manager

   EY

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Consulting Leader driving innovation and strategy for the next generation of services. 10+ years of experience leading consulting engagements across a variety of sectors including financial services, consumer, manufacturing, technology, and transportation. Technology, Product and Innovation Lead for EY\'s Risk and Supplier Services. Across these engagements, I have developed significant experience in: • Strategy, program, and operating model design• Managed services / Technology implementation and transformation• Product management• Third-party risk management (TPRM)• IT risk management and regulatory compliance (FFIEC, OCC, FRB, MAS, etc.)• Alliances and PartnershipsExample Experiences: • Led EY’s RSS product and innovation team to develop workflow technology systems, AI/NLP/OCR capabilities, and external data integration to support our risk business and clients. •Managed the creation and technology development of a TPRM market utility comprised of a consortium of top 5 financial institutions in the US.• Managed the design of a leading Japanese bank’s third-party risk management (TPRM) program, including operating model, risk methodology, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring development

Education

• Binghamton University

  Bachelors of Science in Management, Finance / Management Information Systems

Skills

• Third Party Vendor Management
• Finance
• Compliance
• Information Technology
• Business Process
• Process Improvement
• Information Security
• Risk Management