Ms. Gopal is a Director Analyst in Gartner Research, and specializes in Security and Risk Management Programs. Ms. Gopal's primary focus and interests are strategy, governance, organizational design, C-Suite & Board level communication, DE&I efforts. Ms. Gopal is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders on Security and risk management. Prior to joining Gartner, Ms. Gopal was responsible for establishing information security and risk management programs for multi billion dollar organizations with global operations. She is passionate and explores organizational culture and DE&I efforts.