Patrick Simonnet is a New York-based Managing Director and the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) of Bank of China for the USA.

Patrick has enjoyed a long career within banking and financial services. Prior to Bank of China, Patrick was the Global Head of Audit for Market Behavior & Conduct at Credit Suisse between 2014 and mid-2019. In this role, Patrick assumed global responsibility for the audit coverage of market conduct risk, including the related legal, compliance and regulatory programs and activities, including AML. He previously worked at JP. Morgan Chase in 2011-14, where he was an Executive Director within their Internal Audit department for the Investment Bank and their regulatory change program consecutively within the COO department. Originally from Paris, Patrick held a number of control and business roles with the Banque de France and the French Futures and Options Exchange and Clearing House (aka MATIF). Patrick also spent 14 years with Goldman Sachs in Paris, London, New York and Chicago, in various Operations, Finance, Technology, Management Controls and Internal Audit roles, ultimately leading the Americas regional Internal Audit program.

Patrick has been very familiar with 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense matters since he has fulfilled responsibilities in a large number of different executive roles and covered related topics throughout his career at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Credit Suisse, globally, and Bank of China in the US.

James Downing is the Chief Compliance Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle Securities and Kensington Capital Advisers. Jim held similar roles at Morningstar, Aon, BMO Asset Management, and JP Morgan. Jim has 25 years experience with Investment Adviser, Investment Company and Broker Dealer compliance. Jim has his series 7, 24, 27, 52, 53, 99, and 63 from FINRA, a Master of Science in Accounting from Roosevelt University and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Taft Law School. Jim actively participates on several NSCP committees and was formerly the Chair of the Board. Jim is also the author of "The Fundamentals of Compliance" available at bookstores worldwide.

Spruille Braden is an Operational Resilience executive and subject matter expert experienced in creating standards, methodologies and frameworks uniquely capable of utilizing industry best practices within the complex global regulatory landscape. He is a seasoned professional in the Financial Services industry with subject matter expertise across all three lines of defense at top tier banks. Has over 20 years’ experience with Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management delivering risk-based, full-life cycle program management.

Jessica Markun is the Senior Vice President, Finance & Risk at FCCI Insurance Group, based in Sarasota, Florida, where she provides executive leadership across a broad portfolio of functions. Since joining FCCI in 2004, she has held a variety of leadership roles spanning Finance, Risk, Audit, and Governance, helping strengthen the organization's risk management capabilities, governance framework, and operational effectiveness. She played a key role in establishing FCCI's Operational Excellence program and its in-house Internal Audit function. Today, she leads FCCI's Treasury Operations & Investments, Reinsurance, Business Innovation, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit & Governance, Business Continuity Management, and key Business Support functions, including Billing Operations.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Accounting) and an MBA from the University of South Florida. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Insurance Internal Audit Group, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. She also serves on the Risk Advisory Council for the Muma College of Business's The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance at the University of South Florida.

Jessica resides in the Tampa Bay area with her husband and their three children. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, giving back to the community, mentoring future leaders, and staying actively involved in her children's sports and activities.

Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized authority, thought leader, and pioneer in the disciplines of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With over 30 years of experience, he is globally known for defining and shaping GRC strategy, processes, and technology. In February 2002, while at Forrester Research, Michael developed the concept of GRC — establishing the foundation for how organizations approach strategy, process, and technology in today’s complex business environment. For this, he is widely acknowledged as the “Father of GRC.”

A trusted advisor to boards, executives, and professionals around the world, Michael has dedicated his career to helping organizations design and implement effective GRC strategies that are aligned with business objectives. His work empowers organizations to be more effective, efficient, resilient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor, with his thought leadership influencing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate best practices globally.

Michael is the host of the Risk is Our Business and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GRC Technology podcasts, where he leads conversations with global experts exploring the evolving frontiers of risk, resilience, and corporate integrity.

Gaurav Kapoor is the Co-Founder, Vice Chairman and Board Member at MetricStream focused on AI-First growth strategy and execution, customer expansion and market competitiveness.

Prior to this, as CEO, Gaurav led MetricStream to become a global market leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), delivering value to customers, shareholders, employees, and partners. Over the past decade, he has played key leadership roles—Co-CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer—driving Strategy, Go-to-Market, Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Customer Success, Service Delivery, and Support through various phases of the company’s growth.

Gaurav also served as the founding CFO of the company helping lay the early foundation for the company’s long-term success. Under his leadership, MetricStream has expanded its global footprint, serving customers in over 30 countries with a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Its investors have included BlueTorch Capital, Goldman Sachs, Clearlake Capital, Sageview Capital, CM Growth, Kaiser Ventures, and Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDBI). MetricStream counts many Global 500 companies among its customers.

Prior to MetricStream, he was at OpenGrowth, an incubation and venture firm where he helped build and grow several companies including ArcadiaOne and Regalix. Prior to that, he spent several years in high growth business roles at Citi in Asia and the U.S including consumer digital payments and derivative financial products.

Mr. Kapoor has a Bachelor's degree in Technology (with Honors) from the Indian Institute of Technology, a degree in Business from FMS, Delhi, and an MBA from the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated as a Palmer Scholar. He has served on the board of Regalix, a digital innovation and marketing company for a decade and an investor/advisor to other technology companies.

Apart from a high degree of customer intimacy working closely with dozens of the largest global organizations, he has been a regular contributor and speaker at the GRC Summit, IIA, Ops Risk, GARP, RMA, and SIFMA, among many other industry platforms. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council and NACD certified member.

Marc Levine joined MetricStream in April 2025 as Chief Executive Officer. Marc is a proven leader with over two decades of experience in enterprise SaaS, data, and analytics, including more than 10 years at Moody’s Analytics, where he led the Structured Finance division.

Marc has a track record of driving revenue acceleration, EBITDA expansion, and operational excellence in both public companies and privately held organizations. He has deep expertise in managing high-growth business units, optimizing cost structures, and executing strategic pivots to enhance enterprise value. With a strong background in SaaS workflow solutions tailored to reporting, compliance, accounting, and risk, Marc is skilled in value-based pricing, transitioning from one-time to recurring revenue models, and executing high-impact commercial strategies to expand market penetration. He has also led deal negotiations, due diligence, and seamless integration of acquired businesses to maximize synergies and drive shareholder returns. Marc's leadership is customer-centric and growth-focused, experienced in structuring enterprise-level partnerships, negotiating strategic customer contracts, and positioning businesses for long-term success. Marc holds a BA in Psychology from Brandeis University, with high honors, and lives outside Boston with his wife.