Overview

Join Michael Rasmussen, internationally recognised GRC authority, alongside Nick Rafferty, Co-Founder & CEO of SureCloud, and Alex Hollis, Chief Customer Officer, for an exclusive Christmas Virtual Roundtable built for C-suite and senior leaders.

This one-hour virtual event brings together some of the most experienced voices in governance, risk, compliance, and resilience to review the state of GRC in 2025 — and offer clarity on what leaders should expect from 2026.

Event Overview

Boards are under growing pressure to demonstrate sound risk and compliance practices. At the same time, organisations face a more complex supply chain ecosystem, increasing third-party risk, and accelerating regulatory change.

In this roundtable, our speakers will explore:

• How boards are adapting to stronger expectations for risk and compliance
• How leading organisations use GRC to guide action, not tick boxes
• The evolving state of third-party and supply chain risk
• New trends in vendor oversight and resilience planning
• Major regulatory changes coming into force in 2026
• How AI and automation are reshaping risk, compliance, assurance, and monitoring
• What leadership teams need to prioritise to stay ahead

This roundtable offers a welcoming, candid space for senior leaders to share experiences, exchange views, and gain practical insight to shape 2026 planning.

Speakers

Alex Hollis - Chief Customer Officer, SureCloud
Alex helps organisations cut through the noise of risk and compliance to actually get things done. Known for his clear, pragmatic approach, he specialises in turning complex cyber and risk challenges into meaningful, outcome-driven strategies.

Nick Rafferty - CEO & Co-Founder, SureCloud
Nick leads the vision and strategy for SureCloud, drawing on extensive experience in software development, programme management, and delivering risk and security initiatives across retail, banking, and financial services.

Tom Foster - Sales Development Representative, SureCloud
Tom supports customers navigating risk, compliance, and cybersecurity challenges. His background in business development enables him to connect organisations with the right solutions to support operational and strategic needs.

Michael Rasmussen - GRC Analyst, GRC 20/20
Michael is an internationally recognised pioneer in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). With more than 30 years of experience — and widely known as the “Father of GRC” — he originally defined the GRC discipline while at Forrester Research in 2002.