Craig Ward

Craig Ward

VP/Controller Lakeside Book Company

DAY 2: Monday, September 14, 2026

4:15 PM Managing Third-Party Risk in an Interconnected Digital Ecosystem

As GBS relies more on a complex web of providers and specialized partners, the "surface area" for enterprise risk has expanded significantly. This discussion focuses on centralizing vendor risk management to protect the organization from supply chain disruptions and data breaches.

• Frameworks for real-time monitoring of third-party compliance, security posture, and financial stability

• Strategies for building "resilient-by-design" vendor ecosystems that can withstand global infrastructure failures


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Craig.

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