Brad Johnston

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Sr. Director, IT Audit and Analytics at Tyson Foods

Plano, Texas, United States

Overview

Brad Johnston is the Sr. Director of IT Audit and Analytics at Tyson Foods, with a strong background in incorporating data analytics into traditional audit methodology. He has held progressive leadership roles at PepsiCo and Dean Foods and earned an MBA from the University of Louisiana Monroe.

He is a certified Insider Threat and Security Awareness Specialist, highlighting a specific focus on modern security challenges within the audit space.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Information Seeker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Audit Data Analytics
His core passion is using data analytics to test complete populations, providing more efficient testing and delivering meaningful, actionable results from large data sets.
IT & SOX Compliance
He leads the IT Audit department at a major corporation and has previously overseen a company's annual SOX testing for IT infrastructure.
Insider Threat Mitigation
He recently became a Proofpoint Certified Insider Threat Specialist, indicating a current focus on identifying and reducing internal security risks.

Media Appearances

Brad has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2020
Sr. Director, IT Audit and Analytics at Tyson Foods
4-2018 - 11-2020
Director, Analytics and Automation at PepsiCo
2-2017 - 4-2018
Sr. Data Analytics Manager at PepsiCo
12-2014 - 2-2017
Audit Analytics Manager at PepsiCo
2-2014 - 12-2014
Sr. Manager IT Audit and Analytics at Dean Foods

Education

2002 - 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Louisiana Monroe
2014 - 2016
Associate of Arts (A.A.) from Collin College

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Insights For Selling To Brad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brad is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brad

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brad move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Brad take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Brad

Personality Compatibility


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