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Chris Weiskirch

Chris Weiskirch

Sr. Manager, GRC, Drata

Chris Weiskirch is the Senior Manager of GRC at Drata, an agentic trust management platform, where he leads compliance programs across multiple security and privacy frameworks, along with risk management, vendor and third-party risk, and security assurance. With 15+ years in IT security and compliance, Chris has a track record of building and maturing GRC programs that protect organizations, enable growth, and strengthen customer trust.

Prior to Drata, he served as Director of Security Compliance at Zendesk, overseeing external certifications, gap assessments, and security due diligence for acquisitions. He focuses on aligning GRC strategy with business goals and building trust with customers, because trust is at the core of everything we do. Outside of work, Chris is embracing new fatherhood, exploring the world through travel, and staying competitive through golf, running, and jiu-jitsu. He also keeps busy with his side hustle MCing weddings for the people he loves most.


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