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Nasser Khan
Profile
A recognized leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Nasser Khan is a strategic powerhouse with over 20 years of experience shaping and strengthening control environments across industries. His expertise spans AI governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and security frameworks, including COSO, COBIT, SOX, GDPR, and the EU AI Act.
A trusted advisor to Fortune 500 firms, government agencies, and major enterprises, he has led large-scale GRC implementations, redefined security architectures, and built cutting-edge compliance programs. Adept at bridging business needs with robust security and risk management strategies, he excels in delivering actionable insights, optimizing control frameworks, and fostering compliance excellence. Nasser Khan is founder of ControlLayers, Inc. and heads KGI Global Trade.Nasser is based out of Toronto, Canada and has extensive experience in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
Core Expertise
✔ Governance Frameworks – Assessment, Readiness,& Implementation–Aligned with standards on Trustworthy AI such as NISTAI RMF, OECD AI Principles, ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (AI Management System Standard - AIMS), GDPR, EU AI Act, and industry best practices.
✔ Enterprise Security & Risk Management – Expertise in ERP security, identity & access management, fraud detection, and IT control optimization.
✔ Privacy By Design in AI Assessments & Implementation – Leading compliance programs integrating AI risk management and privacy engineering (PbD) in emerging AI LLM and agentic technologies.
✔ Regulatory & Audit Readiness – Development of compliance roadmaps, control testing strategies, and risk mitigation plans for global enterprises.
✔ Strategic Advisory & Leadership – Proven track record in advising C-level executives and boards on AI Governance control framework strategy and posture hardening.
Key Experience & Achievements
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide GRC tool implementations, integrating Oracle Risk Management Cloud and other leading platforms.
- Redesigned security architectures for global enterprises, ensuring seamless access controls, enhanced entitlements, and compliance automation.
- Developed custom fraud detection frameworks, improving real-time risk identification and response.
- Designed and deployed Segregation of Duties (SoD) models, aligning ERP, ITSM, and SOC controls with industry compliance mandates.
- Advised Fortune 500 firms and government entities on risk governance, security architecture, and regulatory frameworks.
- Played a pivotal role in developing Deloitte’s Oracle GRC capabilities, driving practice growth, consultant training, and sales enablement.
- Led multi-million-dollar GRC transformation initiatives, optimizing security postures and ensuring regulatory compliance for complex enterprises.
- Developed governance models for AI-driven compliance, ensuring ethical AI implementation and risk mitigation strategies.
- Led high-stakes SOX, COBIT, and GDPR compliance programs, strengthening financial controls and security postures.
- Architected compliance mapping frameworks, ensuring seamless integration of regulatory requirements across automated and manual environments.
- Built control libraries and risk models, enabling proactive regulatory adherence and audit readiness for major enterprises.
- Designed comprehensive audit reporting solutions, facilitating external audit engagements and regulatory inspections.
- Market Expansion & Entry Strategy: Successfully guided businesses in expanding into new markets across the Middle East and North America, leveraging deep regional insights, regulatory expertise, and strategic partnerships.
- Cross-Border Product Development: Led the design, adaptation, and localization of products and services to meet the diverse needs of global markets, ensuring compliance with regional business standards and consumer expectations.
- B2B Partnerships & Client Acquisition: Established and nurtured high-value B2B relationships, securing deals with multinational corporations, government entities, and industry leaders in both regions.
- Operational & Go-To-Market Execution: Developed and executed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, overseeing supply chain logistics, distribution networks, and digital transformation initiatives to optimize business performance..
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Education
Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi
Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi
Services
Affiliations
- Founder ControlLayers, Inc.
- NIST ARIA (Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI) Red Teaming
- Founder KGI Global Trade-Taajir
- ISACA Platinum Member
- Coach & Mentor: Paul Merage School of Business, New Venture Competition. University of California, Irvine
- Co-Founder IBA Alumni Canada Chapter
Contact
Call Us
(949) 981-8468
Email Us
nasser@nasserkhan.com