Michael Rasmussen, J.D., OCEG Fellow, CCEP

   Risk & Compliance Lecturer, Writer, & Advisor

Michael Rasmussen is an authority in understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor on risk and compliance issues around the world and is noted for being one of the earliest advocates for GRC.

With more than 15 years of experience, Michael’s objective is to assist organizations in defining GRC processes that are efficient, agile, effective, accountable, and transparent.

A leader in understanding risk and compliance standards, frameworks, regulations, and legislation, Michael aims to improve corporate integrity through advancing GRC initiatives. He has served in leading roles in public policy contributions to US Congressional reports and committees, and currently serves on the Leadership Council of the Open Compliance and Ethics Group. Michael has been quoted extensively in the press and is respected for his commentary on broadcast news channels.

In June 2007, Treasury & Risk recognized Michael as one of the 100 most influential people in finance with specific accolades noting his work in “Governance and Compliance: Saving the Planet and the Corporation.” Most recently, in October 2008, he was recognized as a “Rising Star in Rocky Times: Corporate America’s Outstanding Executives Under the Age of 40.”

During his career, Michael has worked in market research, consulting, and enterprise sectors. Prior to founding Corporate Integrity, Michael was a Vice-President and 'top analyst' at Forrester Research, Inc. Before Forrester, he led the risk consulting practice at a professional services firm in the Midwest. Earlier, his career included industry experience in healthcare as well as manufacturing.

Michael's educational experience consists of a Juris Doctarate and a Bachelor of Science in Business from. Michael has Is currently in the Master of Divinity program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Certifications

  • OCEG Fellow
  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


Degrees

  • Juris Doctorate, Oakbrook College of Law & Government Policy
  • Bachelor of Science, Business, University of Phoenix

Association Involvement

Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG)

  • OCEG's Steering Committee Member
  • OCEG's Leadership Council Member
  • Chair of OCEG Technology Council
  • OCEG Fellow - thought leader and trainer

Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

Professional Risk Manager's International Association (PRIMIA)
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)


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Contact Info:

4948 Bay field Drive

Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 USA

Office: +1.888.365.4560

Email: mkras@corp-integrity.com