Gregory Hjelte is an accomplished professional in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Director of GRC Systems at Rockland Trust since July 2022, Gregory has been self-employed since 2016, specializing in public speaking on GRC topics. Previous positions include GRC Solution Manager and Senior IT Risk Facilitator at Citizens Bank, where responsibilities encompassed implementing risk management solutions and automating risk assessments. Gregory's career also includes roles at CVS Caremark Corporation as a Senior Analyst for IT Compliance, and as an IT Auditor at EMC and IBM, where Gregory contributed to global IT auditing initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, both from Bentley University.