Sean B. Stanton Jr. is a seasoned expert in risk management, compliance, and governance (GRC) and is currently overseeing GRC programs at Meta. His role includes managing trust and safety, security, and privacy risk management programs to ensure rigorous product compliance and regulatory adherence. Sean’s diverse career includes leadership experience at Amazon, Capital One, Navy Federal Credit Union, Deloitte, Northrop Grumman, Unilever, and Reckitt Benckiser.
At Amazon, Sean spearheaded security and operations programs for key Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings and led initiatives to improve the visibility and mitigation of security vulnerabilities. At Capital One, he managed the security policy and exception management program, led the company’s GDPR compliance efforts, and played a pivotal role in the 2019 data breach response.
Sean holds several industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, CSPO, CSM, and AWS-CP. As an active ISACA member, he engages with a global network of professionals to stay at the forefront of industry best practices. An alumnus of the College of IST with a degree in integration and application, Sean is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. He mentors IST students through LionLink and has been a speaker at Penn State Harrisburg’s new student convocation. Sean aims to leverage his expertise to drive innovation, enhance security, build resilient organizations, and enable business growth in a dynamic digital landscape.
