Michael Rasmussen, J.D.

President, Risk & Compliance Advisor

Michael Rasmussen is the authority in understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and collaborator on GRC issues around the world and is noted for being the first analyst to define and model the GRC market for technology and professional services.

With more than 15 years of experience, Michael’s objective is to assist organizations in defining GRC processes that are sustainable, consistent, efficient, accountable, and transparent. His thought leadership is tuned to:

          • Educate GRC professionals within corporations to identify, understand, and analyze GRC strategies, drivers, trends, and best practices;
  • Assist technology providers with alignment of their product and marketing strategies to the needs and requirements of GRC professionals; and
  • Collaborate with professional services firms on their portfolio of GRC service offerings to better equip them to serve their respective clients.


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 and Steering Committee 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 the market analyst, 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 from the Oakbrook College of Law & Goverment Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Phoenix. 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)


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Contact Info:

4948 Bay field Drive

Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 USA

Office: +1.888.365.4560

Email: mkras@corp-integrity.com