Alexis Hirschhorn is passionate about cybersecurity and risk management, with nearly 30 years of experience helping businesses navigate cyber threats, compliance challenges, and third-party risks. As a certified expert in ISO/IEC 42001, he also advises organizations on how to implement trustworthy and effective AI governance frameworks.
As a co-founder and part of the leadership team at Abilene Group, he helps shape its three divisions: Abilene Advisors (consulting), Abilene Academy (training), and Supplier Shield (technology-driven TPRM).


As the CEO of Supplier Shield, Alexis is on a mission to make third-party risk management simple and effective by combining smart technology with expert-led services. As an enthusiastic photographer, he brings a fresh perspective—viewing compliance as a challenge that, when approached with vision and a modern strategy, can be overcome. His goal? To help businesses turn risk into an opportunity for growth.