Sherra Grissom
Innovative & Dynamic Transformational Change and Risk Management Executive
- Role
- Head of Remediation at KeyBank
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sherra Grissom
Seasoned transformational change and risk management executive with over 30 years of leadership across large and regional financial institutions. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, audit, risk committees, and regulatory engagements, with a proven ability to shape strategy, strengthen governance, and drive enterprise-wide execution. Recognized for leading complex transformations that align to strategic priorities with disciplined operating models, delivering sustainable financial and operational outcomes. Brings deep expertise across CAO and COO functions, with a strong command of risk management, organizational design, and performance optimization. Known for building and leading high-performing teams across all Lines of Defense, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration. Adept at aligning stakeholders around a shared vision and mobilizing organizations to execute with clarity and purpose. Passionate about developing talent, strengthening leadership pipelines, and cultivating relationships that enable long-term success. Brings a people-first leadership philosophy grounded in trust, engagement, and continuous improvement.Key areas of experience:Enterprise and Operational Risk ManagementBoard/Executive Level Risk Governance and ReportingExam and Issues ManagementStrategic PlanningChange/Project ManagementProcess Design/ImprovementTraining and Facilitation Key strengths:Thinks Strategically and Executes Tactically Simplifies Complex ConceptsEffectively Navigates Complex/Matrixed EnvironmentsInfluences for OutcomesBuilds to Solve NeedsInvests in People and RelationshipsFosters CollaborationRecognitions:Circle of Excellence Award Chairman\'s Award Strategic Award of Excellence Spirit Celebration AwardTeam of Stars AwardGoing the Extra Mile (GEM) Award
Experience
Head of Remediation
Apr 2025 — Present
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lean Enterprise Training, Lean Master
2004 — 2005
East Carolina University
BS, Communications/Public Relations
1984 — 1988
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Six Sigma
- Project Management
- Auditing
- Training
- Governance
- Business Process Improvement
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Management
- Change Management
- Banking
- Risk Management
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