Lena Buglak

Lena Buglak is a Director in KPMG's Midwest Advisory Services practice, with over 20 years of experience in resolving technical risk challenges for clients across various industries, including industrial manufacturing, financial services, and consumer goods. Specializing in planning, building, and managing compliance and risk programs, Lena assists companies in navigating evolving business risks and fostering stakeholder trust. Her vast experience encompasses overseeing IT internal and external audits, assessing modern and emerging technologies, and guiding clients in establishing vendor assurance programs. Lena helps clients to adeptly balance innovation and compliance, identify and bridge digital trust gaps, and drive stakeholder confidence through diligent leadership and clear communication. Lena is well-versed in regulatory landscapes. As the leader of the US Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) Center of Excellence, Lena works closely with global teams, helping clients in obtaining the prestigious TISAX label. As an active member of KPMG's internal Center of Excellence focusing on Digital Trust, Lena continually hones her skills in adapting, supervising, and refining digital trust frameworks to maintain trust and address the ever-changing needs of stakeholders and business requirements.