Christopher Watson is a Security and Compliance Manager with more than a decade of experience leading enterprise governance, SAP security, and audit‑readiness programs across Fortune 500 and high‑growth technology organizations. He currently oversees SAP Security & Compliance at Lucid Motors, where he drives control maturity, strengthens audit performance, and leads global teams in aligning security operations with business objectives.

His career includes leadership roles at AT&T, Mastercard, and Boeing, where he guided cross‑functional audits, advanced Agile transformation, and delivered executive‑level insights that shaped multimillion‑dollar initiatives. Christopher holds CISA and CRISC certifications, an MS in Managing Virtualization and Cloud Computing, and a BS in Information Technology. Nationally awarded as a Modern‑Day Technology Leader, he is known for simplifying complex regulatory requirements, building high‑performing global teams, and driving operational excellence through structured planning and clear communication.

A committed advocate for people development, Christopher mentors emerging professionals across technology and business disciplines and is known as a people‑first leader who prioritizes growth, inclusion, and long‑term career success.

And when someone calls compliance “optional,” he takes a deep breath, counts to three, and calmly considers flipping the entire conference table…purely for educational purposes.