Lianne Appelt, Sc.D.

Lianne C. Appelt, Sc.D., is a highly experienced Strategic Enterprise & Security Risk Leader with over two decades of expertise dedicated to safeguarding organizations against a spectrum of risks, including technical, regulatory, and competitive threats.

Currently, Dr. Appelt serves as the Head of Enterprise Risk Management at Salesforce, a role she has held since January 2020. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading a cutting-edge enterprise risk management program that integrates business strategy with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include assessing and mitigating various risks, providing executive leadership with critical insights, and developing a resilient framework to minimize disruptions and capitalize on opportunities. Additionally, she coordinates with executives on top risks, oversees Board Risk Oversight activities, aligns SEC Risk Factors reporting with the ERM program, partners with Internal Audit, and supports ESG & Sustainability initiatives.

Dr. Appelt's highlights of expertise include:

• Risk Identification, mitigation, & reporting
• Regulatory Compliance & Privacy Frameworks
• Cybersecurity & Technical Risk Mitigation
• Strategic Technology & Resource Planning
• Board Risk Reporting & Oversight
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Metrics development, reporting, & analysis
• Asset Management & Inventory

Academically, Dr. Appelt holds a Doctor of Science in Information & Interaction Design from the University of Baltimore, MD, a Master of Science in Professional Writing from Towson University, MD, and a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems Management from UMBC, MD. She is also highly certified, holding credentials such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP).

A recognized leader in her fi eld, Dr. Appelt is the Vice Chair of the RIMS Security & Enterprise Risk Management Council (SERMC). Her professional affiliations also include memberships with the Information Systems and Audit Control Association (ISACA), The Risk Management Society (RIMS), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) - TC 262, Z310 for ISO 31000 Risk Management, and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2). She is also a World 50, Risk 50 Member and a Strategic Risk Management Council Member for The Conference Board.

Dr. Appelt has contributed to the fi eld through various publications, including the RIMS Executive Report "Developing and Refining Risk Appetite and Tolerance" (May 2024) and articles in Risk Management Magazine such as "Is Three a Crowd in GRC?" (August 2019). She has also presented at numerous conferences, including the RIMS ERM Conference and RiskWorld.