Enterprise‑grade risk, security, and resilience leadership for organizations navigating growth and regulatory headwinds
Governance as a Bulkhead
Well‑designed systems assume failure. They are built to contain damage, protect what matters, and keep operating under pressure.
That’s what governance should do.
Not paperwork. Not theater. Structural integrity that lets teams move fast, take risks, and recover when conditions change.
About The Founder
Chris Thompson
Chris is the Founder and Principal of Bulkhead Strategies, advising leadership teams on security, risk, and operational resilience at moments that matter most.
With senior leadership experience at Google, Microsoft, and Rakuten, he helps organizations translate complex governance requirements into practical systems that drive growth, enterprise trust, and regulatory confidence.
A Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and U.S. Navy veteran who led emergency management training across Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard commands, Chris brings a disciplined, executive-level perspective shaped by treating risk as a leadership discipline.
Credentials: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer