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Patrick Thaxton

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Sr. Director of Security, Risk, and Compliance at Zelis
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Patrick is the Director of Security and Risk at Zelis, an adaptive IT leader specializing in Cybersecurity Governance, Compliance, and Third Party Risk. He holds a CISA certification and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgias Terry College of Business, applying his skills to deliver high-quality results.

During his university years, he was highly engaged in campus activities, participating in intramural sports and taking on a leadership role as VP of Special Events for the Society for Management Information Systems. He also contributed to community causes by participating in the Relay for Life.

He designed and led the implementation of the global Cyber Third Party Risk Management program at Carrier.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director of Security, Risk, and Compliance
Job Level
Senior
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Third-Party Risk
He designed, implemented, and led the entire Cyber Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) program at Carrier and has posted about hiring for similar roles at Zelis.
Cybersecurity Governance
Focuses on governance and compliance, with practical knowledge of frameworks like ISO, PCI DSS, COBIT, and COSO from his time at KPMG and Carrier.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Sr. Director of Security, Risk, and Compliance
Zelis
8-2022 - 3-2025
Director of Security and Risk
Zelis
6-2021 - 8-2022
Assoc. Director - Cyber Third Party Risk & GRC
Carrier
12-2019 - 6-2021
Sr. Manager - Third Party Risk and GRC
Carrier
12-2018 - 12-2019
IT Controller
Carrier
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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
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