xGRC® was founded in late 2017 by Dr. Georg Thomas who, after working in New York for several years as a consultant and auditor, saw the need for a better (not spreadsheet) and more affordable way to manage governance, risk, compliance, and auditing within organisations.
Georg is a risk and information security professional with over two decades of experience. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Georg has worked with organisations of all sizes and industries.
Industries
- Legal and professional services
- Property and Construction
- Financial Services and Insurance
- Retail and FMCG.
Organisation Types
- ASX Top 200
- Fortune 500
- AMLAW 100
- Startup, SMB, SME.
Education & Certifications
- Doctor of Information Technology
- Master of Management (InfoTech)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (SysAdmin)
- PECB Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- OCEG Certified GRC Auditor
- OCEG Certified GRC Professional
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
- Lead Auditor, Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) – 2014, 2015, 2016.