Suzan L.

Commander
DISC Type : D

Sr. Manager - IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance at Marmon Holdings, Inc.

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Overview

Suzan is a results-driven Senior Cybersecurity Leader at Marmon Holdings, specializing in GRC, vulnerability, and attack surface management. A graduate of Northwestern and Purdue, she has a proven track record of reducing vulnerabilities by 55% in one year. Colleagues describe her as a forward-thinking, transformative, and supportive leader.

She values long-term professional relationships, having spent 15 years at United Airlines, which she considers her "work family." Passionate about supporting her peers, she actively promotes their work. She is also keenly interested in the societal implications of technology, including the potential for AI bias.

Unique fact: Suzan worked for United Airlines for 15 years, building a strong foundation before specializing in cybersecurity.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Decisive

Risk-Taker

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Vulnerability Reduction
Her experience includes building and maturing programs that led to a 55% decrease in vulnerabilities within a single year at a previous role.
Cybersecurity GRC
Her current role as Sr. Manager at Marmon Holdings is focused on IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance, a central theme in her career.
Transformative Leadership
Multiple recommendations describe her as a "transformative leader," "mentor," and "force multiplier" who builds strong partnerships and energizes teams.

Media Appearances

Suzan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Sr. Manager - IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance at Marmon Holdings, Inc.
4-2024 - 7-2025
Sr. Engineering Manager - Attack Surface Management at Nordstrom
12-2022 - 4-2024
Sr. Manager - Threat and Vulnerability Management at The Kraft Heinz Company
4-2022 - 12-2022
Sr. Manager - Vulnerability Management and Governance at Datto, Inc.
6-2020 - 4-2022
Sr. Manager - Enterprise Vulnerability and Asset Management at United Airlines

Education

Masters from Northwestern University
BS from Purdue University

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Insights For Selling To Suzan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Suzan is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Suzan

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Suzan move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Suzan take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Suzan

Personality Compatibility


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