Anne Bayerkohler, MLS
Director | Cybersecurity, Standards and Innovation
Visa•Denver, Colorado, United States
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With years of experience in leading compliance and risk management programs, I am a passionate and innovative leader who drives global security and compliance frameworks. Reporting to the Global GRC team at Visa, my mission is to serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders and support compliance objectives and initiatives. As a compliance thought leader, I have built initial Information Security Compliance Programs, for global organizations. I have successfully achieved certifications for multiple platforms and frameworks, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and PCI DSS. I have also leveraged my expertise in data privacy, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance to design and implement training on policies, processes, emerging technology, and best practices. I am a certified Cybersecurity Instructor at "Visa University". Additionally, I have served as an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law and Santa Barbara and Ventura Schools of Law. Working remotely since 2007, I have developed a culture of collaboration, innovation, performance, and compliance among my team and colleagues. I have also earned recognition as a leader with an exceptional ability to motivate and lead top teams, and as a subject matter expert who provides oversight and guidance, and innovation in adult education. All comments are my own and do not reflect that of my employer or colleagues.
Career Timeline
- VisaCurrentApr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Director, CybersecurityCurrentApr 2024–Present
- Apr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Member, Management CommitteeCurrentJul 2025–Present
- Working Group MemberApr 2024–Present
- Oct 2022–Mar 2024· 1 yr 5 mos
- Senior Director of ComplianceOct 2022–Mar 2024
- May 2022–Sep 2022· 4 mos
- Adjunct FacultyMay 2022–Sep 2022
- 2022–May 2022· 4 mos
- Adjunct Faculty2022–May 2022
- Dec 2014–Oct 2022· 7 yrs 10 mos
- Senior Director Corporate Compliance2021–Oct 2022
- Senior Director QualityDec 2014–2021
- Nov 2012–Nov 2014· 2 yrs
- Director, IT ComplianceNov 2012–Nov 2014
- Jun 2010–Nov 2012· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Business Process Manager, Quality Management SystemJun 2010–Nov 2012
- Senior QA Auditor, Assessor Quality ManagementJun 2010–May 2011
- Mar 2008–Jun 2010· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Compliance Analyst, Quality AssuranceMar 2008–Jun 2010
- Aug 2004–2008· 3 yrs 5 mos
- English TeacherAug 2004–2008
Education
Master of Legal Studies
Compliance & Risk Management
Seattle University School of LawBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
English Language and Literature, General
University of Houston