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Chris Radkowski
GRC Expert
SAP Consultant
Chris Radkowski is an SAP GRC Expert and recognized leader in access governance with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in enterprise security and compliance solutions. Chris brings deep expertise in application access governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance to help organizations navigate the complexities of modern enterprise security.

Professional Background

Prior to joining Pathlock, Chris held senior leadership positions at SAP, where he served as Senior Director of SAP Solution Management, leading the product strategy and go-to-market for SAP Access Governance and Data Protection solutions. In this role, he was responsible for the global SAP Access Governance portfolio, working directly with enterprise customers to address their most critical compliance and security challenges.
During his tenure at SAP, Chris played a pivotal role in shaping the future of access governance technology, particularly in the context of S/4HANA migrations, business applications,  and digital transformation initiatives. He collaborated extensively with organizations and systems integrators to deliver the solutions that are now governing access within the largest and most complex enterprise systems in the world.

Industry Expertise

Chris possesses extensive industry experience with a broad range of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and security products. His expertise spans:
  • Application Access Governance: Deep knowledge of access control frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance automation
  • SAP Security Architecture: Comprehensive understanding of SAP access control, authorization concepts, and S/4HANA security models
  • Regulatory Compliance: Extensive experience with SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks
  • Digital Transformation: Strategic guidance on modernizing legacy access governance systems
  • Risk Management: Advanced understanding of enterprise risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Thought Leadership

As a recognized industry expert, Chris is a frequent speaker at major conferences and events, including SAP Insider conferences and KuppingerCole events. He regularly shares insights on topics such as:
  • Revolutionizing segregation of duties risk management
  • Extending GRC capabilities beyond traditional SAP environments
  • Automating risk mitigation and compliance processes
  • Modern approaches to application access governance
  • Risk analytics integration with dynamic authorization systems
Chris has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to compliance-centric identity governance, helping organizations transition from reactive, point-in-time compliance checking to continuous, real-time risk monitoring and prevention.

Current Focus

At Pathlock, Chris continues to champion the evolution of identity and access governance, focusing on helping organizations move beyond traditional limitations to achieve comprehensive, cross-application governance. He works closely with enterprise customers to implement modern governance frameworks that address the complexities of hybrid cloud environments, multi-application landscapes, and evolving regulatory requirements.
His current initiatives include advancing the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into access governance workflows, developing next-generation compliance automation capabilities, and helping organizations prepare for the future of identity security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Vision

Chris believes that the future of enterprise security lies in intelligent, automated governance systems that provide continuous compliance and real-time risk prevention. His work focuses on transforming traditional reactive compliance approaches into proactive, predictive security frameworks that protect organizations while enabling business agility and growth.
Chris Radkowski can be reached through Pathlock and frequently shares insights on modern identity governance and compliance best practices through industry publications and speaking engagements.
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