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• Operational Resilience, Enterprise Risk Management & Crisis Management: Why Early Signals Fail 30.05.2026 7min

  Early warning signals in operational risk, enterprise risk management (ERM), and crisis management environments are often present before disruption becomes visible.In this segment, Bruce McIndoe explains why these signals frequently fail to trigger action. He highlights how ambiguity, fragmentation, and competing interpretations prevent organisations from recognising signals as decision-relevant.The discussion provides a practical lens on how risk monitoring and business continuity planning (BCP) can be strengthened by improving signal interpretation and escalation.What You Will LearnListeners will gain insight into:• Why early warning signals are often identified but not acted upon• How enterprise risk management and crisis management processes interpret signals differently• Why ambiguity prevents signals from becoming decision-relevant• How fragmentation across functions delays escalation• What this means for chief risk officers and business resilience leadersWhy This MattersMany organisations invest in risk monitoring, enterprise risk management, and business continuity planning to strengthen resilience.These capabilities depend on more than detection.Operational resilience requires organisations to interpret signals under uncertainty, prioritise action, and respond before disruption escalates.This is a critical capability for leaders responsible for risk management, crisis management, and business resilience.Full EpisodeThis extract is taken from the full RiskMasters interview with Bruce McIndoe on operational resilience, enterprise risk management, and crisis decision-making.
• Operational Resilience vs Risk Reporting: What Leaders Get Wrong 23.05.2026 7min

  Most organisations believe strong risk reporting indicates strong operational resilience.In this segment, Bruce McIndoe challenges that assumption. Drawing on his experience in enterprise risk management (ERM), crisis management, and business continuity planning (BCP), he explains why reporting and monitoring provide visibility but do not determine whether an organisation can continue to operate under disruption.The discussion explores how operational resilience depends on the ability to interpret emerging signals, connect information across functions, and act before conditions escalate.What You Will LearnListeners will gain insight into:• Why risk reporting and risk monitoring do not reflect operational resilience• How enterprise risk management frameworks can create visibility without readiness• Why early signals in crisis management and BCP environments are often not acted upon• How fragmentation across functions limits business resilience• What this means for chief risk officers and senior leadersWhy This MattersMany organisations continue to strengthen risk management frameworks, monitoring processes, and reporting structures.These improve oversight and support governance.Operational resilience depends on a different capability: the ability to recognise emerging disruption, make decisions under uncertainty, and maintain continuity when conditions change.This distinction is critical for leaders responsible for enterprise risk management, crisis management, and business continuity.Full EpisodeThis extract is taken from the full RiskMasters interview with Bruce McIndoe on operational resilience, enterprise risk management, and crisis decision-making.
• Operational Resilience, Risk Management and Crisis Decision-Making with Bruce McIndoe 16.05.2026 53min

  In this episode of RiskMasters, I speak with Bruce McIndoe, founder of iJET and WorldAware, and a global expert in operational resilience, crisis management, and risk management in complex environments.With decades of experience across intelligence systems, NASA programmes, and Global 2000 advisory, Bruce brings a practical perspective on how operational risk, organisational fragmentation, and leadership decision-making interact under pressure.This conversation focuses on a critical but often misunderstood reality: operational resilience is not a reporting outcome. It is a capability that determines whether organisations can detect early signals, coordinate effectively, and act before disruption escalates into crisis.🎯 What You Will LearnHow operational resilience differs from traditional risk management frameworksWhy operational risk builds through fragmentation, not isolated failures How crisis management fails when coordination breaks down under pressure Why early warning signals are often visible but not acted upon How human judgement remains critical in interpreting ambiguous risk signals Practical ways to strengthen coordination across functions and improve resilience 🕒 Episode Highlights02:30 — Risk reporting vs operational resilienceWhy risk registers and heat maps create governance clarity but fail to indicate whether the organisation can continue to operate under disruption.07:15 — How disruption actually emerges in operational risk environmentsWhy crises do not appear as clear, linear events, but develop through fragmented and ambiguous signals across functions.10:55 — Intelligence fusion and missed early warning signalsHow operational risk signals exist across silos, but are rarely connected early enough to inform decision-making.14:40 — Crisis management and behavioural breakdownsWhy organisations do not follow plans under pressure and instead fall back on coordination, relationships, and decision habits.25:15 — Governance structures and operational resilience limitsHow governance frameworks provide oversight but struggle to operate effectively in fast-moving, uncertain conditions.47:20 — The hardest truth about resilience and risk managementWhy resilience cannot be delegated and depends on real organisational capability, not documentation.💡 Key Insight“Resilience cannot be delegated, and it cannot be faked. It shows up in how organisations coordinate and make decisions when conditions change.”👤 About Bruce McIndoeBruce McIndoe is the founder of iJET, later WorldAware, and a recognised expert in operational resilience, crisis management, and global risk intelligence.He has spent decades helping organisations strengthen their approach to operational risk and crisis management by improving early warning capabilities, cross-functional coordination, and decision-making under pressure.Find Bruce on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcindoe/📚 Related ResourcesPsychological Safety in Risk Leadership From Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite Strategic Risk Identification as a Capability Strategic Uncertainty Governance Risk Capacity and Operational Decision-Making 🎓 Download your CPD certificate:The CPD Group – Accreditation #501195
• Risk Culture, Risk Ownership and Decision-Making Under Pressure 09.05.2026 7min

  Risk culture, risk ownership, leadership, and risk management become visible through how organisations make decisions under pressure.In this RiskMasters — The Download segment, Leroy Roberts explores how unclear ownership, weak support structures, and slowing decisions create decision drag and increase organisational risk exposure. The discussion focuses on how chief risk officers, boards, and leadership teams can strengthen risk management by improving risk ownership, operational clarity, and leadership support.The conversation also explores why organisations often believe existing governance and escalation processes are sufficient, while underlying control gaps continue to create operational and strategic risk.Listeners will gain insight into:• How risk ownership influences decision-making and control effectiveness• Why decision drag signals weakening risk culture• How leadership support strengthens risk management outcomes• Why delegation without support increases operational and strategic risk• How organisations can strengthen control through clearer accountability and decision cadenceThis extract is taken from the full RiskMasters interview with Leroy Roberts on risk culture, leadership, risk management, operational risk, and governance, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at aevitium.com.
• Decision Drag: Risk Culture, Risk Ownership and Decision-Making Signals 02.05.2026 5min

  Risk culture, risk management, and risk ownership become visible through how decisions are taken in practice.In this RiskMasters — The Download segment, Leroy Roberts explores decision drag as an early signal of weakening control, showing how slowing decisions and unclear risk ownership affect risk management outcomes and leadership effectiveness. For chief risk officers, board directors, and risk leaders, this provides a practical way to observe risk culture and control in real time.The discussion focuses on how decision-making behaviour reflects the strength of governance and highlights why delays, escalation patterns, and ownership clarity are critical indicators of operational risk.Listeners will gain insight into:• How risk culture shapes risk decision-making and control• Why decision drag signals changes in risk ownership and accountability• How leadership behaviour influences escalation and decision clarity• How chief risk officers and boards can observe risk management effectiveness through decision patternsThis segment is extracted from the full RiskMasters interview with Leroy Roberts on risk culture, leadership, risk management, and operational risk, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at aevitium.com.
• What Boards and Chief Risk Officers Often Miss About Risk Culture 25.04.2026 4min

  Risk culture, risk decision-making, and operational risk are deeply connected, yet often managed separately.In this RiskMasters — The Download segment, Leroy Roberts explores how risk culture operates as a control mechanism shaping risk management, leadership decisions, and governance outcomes. For chief risk officers, board directors, and operational risk leaders, the discussion offers a practical lens on how culture influences control effectiveness long before formal incidents emerge.Listeners will gain insight into:How risk culture strengthens risk management and decision-makingWhy behavioural signals can act as early indicators in operational riskHow chief risk officers and board directors can view culture through a control lensWhy governance effectiveness depends on how decisions and escalation work in practiceThis extract is taken from the full RiskMasters interview with Leroy Roberts on risk culture, leadership, operational risk, and risk decision-making, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at aevitium.com.
• Risk Culture and Decision-Making: Leadership Lessons for Chief Risk Officers and Boards with Leroy Roberts 18.04.2026 44min

  In this episode of RiskMasters, I speak with Leroy Roberts, founder of Team-Worth Solutions and a leadership and risk advisor specialising in risk culture, conduct risk, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.With more than 19 years of frontline leadership experience across the British Army, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, and board-level advisory roles, Leroy brings a practical perspective on how risk management frameworks, leadership behaviour, and culture interact to shape outcomes.This conversation focuses on a critical but often overlooked reality: risk culture is not a values exercise. It is a control mechanism that directly influences risk decision-making and operational risk outcomes.🎯 What You Will LearnHow risk culture influences decision-making at every level of the organisationWhy operational risk often builds through behavioural drift, not isolated eventsHow chief risk officers and board directors can identify early warning signalsWhy silence and hesitation are indicators of weakening risk controlHow “decision drag” impacts risk management effectiveness and executionPractical ways to strengthen leadership accountability and governance discipline⏱️ Episode Highlights02:30 – Risk decision-making under pressure and leadership accountabilityHow leaders behave when decisions carry consequence, and why accountability often weakens under stress.06:45 – The role of risk culture in operational risk outcomesWhy culture acts as a control mechanism shaping how risks are identified, escalated, and managed.12:10 – Early warning signals in risk management systemsHow behavioural drift, hesitation, and delayed escalation signal weakening control before incidents emerge.21:30 – How boards can improve oversight of risk culture and conduct riskWhat boards should actually look for, moving from narrative to evidence-based oversight.30:15 – Strengthening governance through clear ownership and escalation disciplineWhy clarity of ownership and decision rights is the most direct lever to restore control and execution pace.🧠 Key Insight“Risk culture determines whether issues are surfaced early or allowed to accumulate. It is a control mechanism embedded in how decisions are made.”👤 About Leroy RobertsLeroy Roberts is the founder of Team-Worth Solutions, specialising in risk culture, leadership, and conduct risk.He advises organisations on strengthening risk management, decision-making, and governance frameworks, helping leaders identify and act on early signals before risks escalate into incidents.Find Leroy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-roberts-leadershipconsultant/Learn more about the Culture and conduct scorecard mentioned during the episode: https://forms.gle/xf2RmgTsYGP57KJf7Learn more about Leroy’s book The Risk Owner’s Reset: A 90-Day Culture & Conduct Operating System for Executive Leaders Under Scrutiny 📝 Related Resources·  Psychological Safety in Risk Leadership: The silent foundation of trust, culture, and challengeExplores how psychological safety directly impacts risk culture, decision-making, and escalation behaviour.·  From Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board ToolHow board directors and chief risk officers can align risk appetite with decision-making and governance outcomes.·  What Would Change if Risk Identification Was Treated as a Strategic Advantage?Reframing risk management as a forward-looking capability that strengthens leadership and strategic execution.·  Strategic Uncertainty Governance: Who Owns Strategic Uncertainty?Clarifies ownership and accountability in risk decision-making under uncertainty.·  Risk Capacity: The Hidden Constraint Behind Strategy and GovernanceHow operational risk, capacity, and leadership decisions interact to shape strategic limits. 🎓 Download your CPD certificate:The CPD Group – Accreditation #501145
• Why Governance Fails Without Culture: The Role of Psychological Safety in Risk Management 11.04.2026 3min

  In this insightful episode of RiskMasters The Download, Julien Haye chats with Jennifer Geary, COO, CRO, and author of The C-Suite Framework, about the critical interplay between governance, culture, and risk management. They explore why organisations with similar governance structures can have vastly different risk outcomes despite having consistent escalation paths, committees, and reporting mechanisms. The conversation highlights the importance of psychological safety as a key enabler for risk escalation and effective decision-making within risk management frameworks.Listeners will learn how behavioural factors shape governance effectiveness, why certain issues remain unraised despite being known, and how risk leadership plays a crucial role in fostering a culture where risks are surfaced early. This episode underscores that successful governance is not just about structure but about creating trust and psychological safety that empowers risk managers and board directors to act in time and with impact.Tune in to understand why organisations that cultivate psychological safety and proactive risk escalation build stronger governance and reduce their exposure to strategic and enterprise risks. This discussion is essential for chief risk officers, risk leaders, and anyone involved in strategic leadership and risk management.What You’ll Hear• Why similar governance structures can produce different outcomes• The role of psychological safety in risk escalation• The moment where issues are not raised despite being known• How behaviour shapes the effectiveness of governance• Why escalation is a critical point of divergenceGovernance effectiveness is often assessed through structure. In practice, outcomes are determined by whether risk is surfaced at the moment it can still influence a decision.Organisations that consistently raise issues early create the conditions for effective governance. Those that do not can maintain strong structures while carrying increasing exposure.This segment is extracted from the full RiskMasters interview with Jennifer Geary, covering executive leadership, governance, psychological safety, and the future of the C-suite, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at ⁠⁠aevitium.com.
• First 90 Days as Chief Risk Officer: Strategic Leadership and Risk Integration 04.04.2026 6min

  This is The Download, a short extract from my conversation with Jennifer Geary, COO, Chief Risk Officer, and author of The C-Suite Framework. In this segment, we explore the critical role of a Chief Risk Officer and what matters most in the first 90 days. Moving beyond rapid assessment, effective risk leadership depends on implementing a robust risk management framework, understanding organisational context, and building strong relationships to embed enterprise risk into strategic decision-making. What You’ll Hear• Why acting too quickly can reduce impact at the CRO level• How to approach your first 90 days with strategic leadership• The importance of understanding the organizational context and risk dynamics• Why relationships are crucial to embedding risk management in decisions• How to align expectations across the executive and board directorsThe effectiveness of a CRO is not defined by early activity. It is defined by how well risk becomes integrated into decision-making over time.Leaders who prioritise understanding, alignment, and relationships in their first 90 days create the conditions for sustained influence.Those who act too quickly often reinforce the perception of risk as a function rather than a strategic capability.This segment is extracted from the full RiskMasters interview with Jennifer Geary, covering executive leadership, governance, psychological safety, and the future of the C-suite, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at ⁠aevitium.com.
• Shifting to Risk Management in the C-Suite: Overcoming Executive Challenges 28.03.2026 5min

  In this insightful segment of RiskMasters, we dive into the critical shift leaders must make when transitioning into the C-suite, focusing on risk leadership and the evolving role of chief risk officers. Jennifer Geary, COO, CRO, and author of The C-Suite Framework, shares expert insights on how traditional technical expertise can become a constraint for effective risk management and strategic leadership at the executive level. Listeners will learn why the move from hands-on problem-solving to orchestrating outcomes is vital for leadership success. The discussion highlights how risk managers and board directors can avoid becoming decision bottlenecks by fostering clarity and alignment, essential components of a robust risk management framework. This episode emphasizes the importance of redefining leadership capabilities to meet the complex demands of enterprise risk and strategic risk, key concerns for risk leaders and chief risk officers aiming to drive organizational performance. Tune in to discover how psychological safety complements risk leadership and helps executives lead with purpose in the C-suite. This segment is extracted from the full RiskMasters interview with Jennifer Geary, covering executive leadership, governance, psychological safety, and the future of the C-suite, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at aevitium.com.
• C-Suite Leadership & Risk Management with Jennifer Geary 21.03.2026 49min

  In this RiskMasters episode, Jennifer Geary, a seasoned chief risk officer and senior executive leader, delves into the intricacies of C-suite leadership and risk management frameworks. Discover how risk managers and aspiring chief risk officers can navigate leadership transitions with clarity and strategic insight. Jennifer discusses the critical role governance and culture play in shaping enterprise risk outcomes and shares how psychological safety fosters resilient risk leadership. Listeners will gain valuable strategies for applying structured risk management frameworks in complex environments and learn how AI and technology are transforming the expectations of risk leaders and board directors alike. This CPD-accredited discussion is essential for those committed to excelling in strategic risk and leadership roles. Jennifer Geary’s expertise spans diverse sectors including banking, fintech, and SaaS, making her insights invaluable for risk professionals aiming to lead with purpose and impact. Whether you're a risk manager, a board director, or an emerging chief risk officer, this episode offers practical tools to reinvent leadership and strengthen enterprise risk governance.  “Stepping into the C-suite is less about having answers and more about creating clarity.” – Jennifer Geary🔹 Key Themes & TakeawaysC-suite leadership is a shift in perspective, not just responsibilitySuccess depends on moving from expertise to orchestration, alignment, and influence.Clarity is the primary leadership currency at the executive levelHigh-performing leaders create direction and alignment across ambiguity.Frameworks enable structured decision-making under pressureThe C-Suite Framework provides a practical way to prioritise, assess, and act.Governance and culture are interdependentFormal structures only deliver value when supported by trust and psychological safety.Role boundaries are becoming more fluidTechnology and organisational complexity require leaders to operate across functions. 🔹 Discussion HighlightsWhat changes when leaders step into the C-suite for the first timeApplying the C-Suite Framework to a high-growth CRO scenarioBalancing expertise with leadership across specialised teamsAligning governance, culture, and execution in complex organisationsHow AI and technology are reshaping executive expectations 🔹 Who Should ListenC-suite and senior executives navigating complex organisational environmentsRisk, compliance, and governance leaders seeking stronger decision alignmentCOOs, CROs, and transformation leaders stepping into new rolesProfessionals preparing for executive transitions and broader leadership scopeBoard members and advisors focused on performance, resilience, and oversight 🔹 Timestamped Highlights (Optional)⏱️ Episode Highlights00:02 – Career journey and leadership foundations00:12 – Common misconceptions about the C-suite00:25 – Applying the C-Suite Framework in practice00:38 – Culture, governance, and psychological safety00:50 – The future of leadership and AI📌 More about Jennifer GearyJennifer Geary is a multi-time COO and CRO with experience across banking, fintech, SaaS, and the not-for-profit sector. She is the author of five bestselling books on executive leadership and the creator of The C-Suite Framework, supporting leaders transitioning into senior roles.👉 Connect on LinkedIn📝 Related ResourcesBuilding Psychological Safety in Risk ManagementFrom Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board ToolWhat Would Change if Risk Identification Was Treated as a Strategic Advantage?Strategic Uncertainty Governance: Who Owns Strategic Uncertainty?Risk Capacity: The Hidden Constraint Behind Strategy and Governance🎓 Download your CPD certificate: The CPD Group – Accreditation #800161
• Fraud Risk Management: How To Protect Your Platform Without Punishing Customers 14.03.2026 4min

  This episode of RiskMasters dives into fraud risk management with Iremar Brayner, Head of Fraud Prevention at G2A. We uncover how adopting a comprehensive risk management framework enables fraud teams to protect digital platforms effectively while fostering growth and trust. In this bonus episode, we explore the role fraud teams play in enabling growth. Effective fraud prevention is not only about blocking malicious activity. It is about working across product, engineering, and operations to build systems that protect the platform while preserving a strong customer experience. What You’ll HearWhy fraud teams must collaborate closely with product and engineeringThe importance of cross-functional collaboration for effective risk management frameworksHow fraud prevention supports both protection and growthWhy balancing control and customer experience is essentialListen to the Full EpisodeThis segment comes from the full RiskMasters interview with Iremar Brayner, covering fraud prevention, customer friction, automation, and trust at scale. Full interview: ⁠https://www.aevitium.com/post/iremar-brayner-on-riskmasters⁠
• Technology and the Fraud Arms Race: Risk Management and Fraud Prevention Strategies 07.03.2026 4min

  This is The Download, a short extract from my recent RiskMasters conversation with Iremar Brayner, focused on risk management in fraud prevention. In this segment, we explore how technology is reshaping fraud detection and prevention for risk leaders and chief risk officers. Automation, data analysis, and AI are enhancing capabilities to detect fraud, while fraudsters simultaneously leverage the same advanced technologies to develop increasingly sophisticated attacks. Fraud prevention is evolving into a high-stakes technological race that requires strategic leadership and continuous adaptation.What You’ll Hear• How automation is transforming fraud detection within risk frameworks• Why technology both strengthens fraud prevention and empowers fraud attempts• The necessity for risk managers to constantly adapt to emerging risks and consider human emotionsListen to the Full EpisodeThis segment is taken from the full RiskMasters interview with Iremar Brayner, which explores identity verification, automation, and the future of fraud prevention strategies in digital marketplaces, offering invaluable insights for chief risk officers and board directors in the enterprise risk landscape.Full interview: ⁠https://www.aevitium.com/post/iremar-brayner-on-riskmasters
• Rethinking User Identity in Fraud Risk Prevention: Evolving Risk Management Approaches 28.02.2026 2min

  This episode of RiskMasters The Download features a compelling extract from Julien Haye's conversation with Iremar Brayner on the evolving challenges in fraud risk prevention. Iremar discusses why user identity is becoming increasingly complex to define within data-rich environments and reframes fraud management as an adaptive journey. He highlights how identity verification now occurs at multiple points across the customer lifecycle, not just at checkout, emphasising a dynamic risk management framework that adjusts to context.Listeners will learn about the shifting verification layers involved in fraud prevention and why adaptive fraud controls are critical for effective risk leadership. This conversation offers valuable insights for chief risk officers, enterprise risk managers, and board directors seeking to enhance their strategic risk approaches and leadership in fraud prevention. Tune into RiskMasters for thought-provoking discussions that connect psychological safety, leadership, and the continuous evolution of risk management strategies in today's complex environment. Listen to the Full EpisodeThis segment comes from the full RiskMasters interview with Iremar Brayner, covering fraud prevention, customer friction, automation, and trust at scale. Full interview: https://www.aevitium.com/post/iremar-brayner-on-riskmasters
• Fraud, Identity, and Risk Management: Building Trust Without Friction with Iremar Brayner 21.02.2026 45min

  In this episode of RiskMasters, Julien Haye dives into advanced risk management and fraud prevention strategies with Iremar Brayner, focusing on high-growth, high-volume digital platforms. Drawing on over 17 years of experience, Iremar explains why fraud strategy cannot be generic, the critical role of identity as a strategic control, and the importance of embedding risk management practices into product functions rather than treating them as policing layers. Listeners will gain insights into balancing security with user experience, navigating the practical trade-offs inherent in enterprise risk, and leveraging adaptive, data-driven frameworks to scale trust effectively. The conversation also highlights risk leadership approaches that integrate collaboration across fraud, product, engineering, and legal teams. Key Themes & TakeawaysFraud is contextual, not universalEffective fraud strategies flex by product design, payment flows, and user behaviour.Identity as a strategic controlIdentity verification shapes trust, conversion, and loss prevention when designed intelligently.Risk as a product capabilityStrong outcomes come from deep collaboration between fraud, product, engineering, and legal.False positives matter as much as fraud lossCustomer friction is a risk in its own right.Scaling trust in marketplacesHigh-volume platforms demand adaptive, data-driven controls rather than static rules. Discussion HighlightsWhy one-size-fits-all fraud frameworks fail in practiceDesigning onboarding that protects the business without driving customers awayThe role of biometrics, 2FA, and analytics in modern fraud defenceManaging fraud risk while supporting growth targetsBuilding and leading multicultural fraud teams at scale Who Should ListenFraud and financial crime leadersRisk, compliance, and trust & safety professionalsProduct and engineering leaders working on onboarding and paymentsExecutives balancing growth, conversion, and loss prevention DisclaimerThe views shared by Iremar Brayner are his own and do not represent those of G2A or any other organisation. 📌 More about Iremar BraynerIremar Brayner is a senior fraud, risk, and payments professional with 17 years of experience leading fraud prevention, KYC, transaction monitoring, chargebacks, and AML across fintech, ride-hailing, retail, banking, and digital marketplaces. He is currently Head of Fraud Prevention at G2A.com, where he focuses on combining data-driven insight, operational excellence, and scalable controls to reduce risk while enabling strong customer experiences, following senior roles at PayPal, DiDi, FARFETCH, MetaMap, Zettle, and will bank. 👉 Connect with Iremar on LinkedIn📝 Related Resources:How to Integrate Fraud Detection and Prevention into Your Enterprise Risk Management FrameworkWhat Would Change if Risk Identification Was Treated as a Strategic Advantage?⁠From Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board Tool⁠⁠Building Psychological Safety in Risk Management⁠ 🎓 Download your CPD certificate: ⁠The CPD Group – Accreditation #501019 
• Risk Transformation, AI & Cultural Change in Risk Management with Samantha Regan 10.01.2026 46min

  In this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye is joined by Samantha Regan, Managing Director and formerly Risk Transformation Lead at Accenture. With over 20 years of leadership across financial services, regulatory strategy, and business transformation, Samantha brings a sharp and deeply practical lens to how organisations evolve their risk management and compliance functions.From reimagining control environments to integrating Generative AI and fostering a risk-aware culture, this episode explores how risk can drive performance, not just protect against failure. Samantha shares powerful reflections from both consultancy and industry roles, highlighting the importance of purpose-led leadership, workforce reskilling, and end-to-end transformation planning.You’ll hear actionable ideas for building risk functions that are future-ready, digitally enabled, and culturally grounded as well as insights into the mindset shifts required at board level.“We’re moving away from box-ticking. The opportunity now is to rewire risk and compliance as value drivers, not overheads.” – Samantha ReganIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, review, and share RiskMasters. Your support helps us bring more strategic conversations to the risk and transformation community.In this edition of RiskMasters, you will learn:🔹 What Risk Transformation Really Means: Why success isn’t just about frameworks, but clarity of purpose, culture, and outcome-oriented design.🔹 AI in Risk & Compliance: How Generative AI can lift administrative burdens and unlock human capacity with safeguards to preserve integrity.🔹 Culture as a Catalyst: Why the right mindset, trust, and behavioural expectations are the hardest and most essential parts of transformation.🔹 Building the Future-Ready Risk Function: From skills to operating models, how to shift from reactive compliance to agile, insight-driven decision-making.🔹 Risk Leadership & Talent: Why future leaders must become “risk athletes” blending curiosity, critical thinking, and strategic fluency.📌 More about Samantha ReganSamantha Regan is Managing Director and Risk Transformation Lead at Accenture, where she advises global financial services clients on regulatory change, AI adoption, and compliance operating models. A former risk leader at Barclays, Samantha brings a practitioner’s lens to cultural change, leadership, and transformation at scale.👉 Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn📝 Related Resources:What Would Change if Risk Identification Was Treated as a Strategic Advantage?Risk Tolerance Governance: Turning Boundaries into Strategic AdvantageFrom Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board ToolBuilding Psychological Safety in Risk Management🎓 Download your CPD certificate:The CPD Group – Accreditation #800155
• The Evolving Role of Risk Management Leadership with Jeff Simmons 25.10.2025 1godz 3min

  In this conversation, Julien Haye is joined by Jeff Simmons, Head of Advisory Group and Risk & Compliance Lead at ALBA Partners, and former Chief Risk Officer at MUFG Securities Europe. With over two decades in global banking and regulatory leadership, Jeff shares candid reflections on how risk management must reconnect to purpose, people, and performance.“Good CROs are not good scientists. They’re good risk managers who understand business.” – Jeff SimmonsIn this edition of RiskMasters, you will learn:• How regulatory relationships built on trust can become a strategic asset• Why effective governance depends on proportionate execution and delivery discipline• The cultural shifts needed to close the gap between strategy, appetite, and action• How to educate boards and teams to make confident decisions with imperfect data• Lessons from Brexit, DORA, and regulatory divergence on sustaining resilience⏱️ Episode Highlights00:02 – From CRO to advisor: why Jeff redefined his purpose00:14 – Lessons from the financial crisis and the evolution of the risk function00:31 – Building trust and transparency with regulators00:44 – Making governance practical: from plans to delivery00:57 – Culture, tone from the top, and psychological safety01:05 – The future of risk: reconnecting risk and finance📌 More about Jeff SimmonsJeff Simmons is a senior advisor and risk governance expert with ALBA Partners, specialising in regulatory transformation, culture, and risk-function effectiveness. A former Chief Risk Officer at MUFG Securities Europe, he has led major licensing and Brexit-related programmes and continues to advise firms on building credible governance frameworks.👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-simmons-608254a/🎓 Continue your learning: Enrol in the Risk Leadership CPD Masterclass. 📝 Related Resources:• Appetite as a Strategic Capability – Framework linking ambition, capacity, and governance to strengthen decision alignment.• The Hidden Constraint Behind Strategy and Governance – Understanding risk capacity as the foundation of credible board oversight.• Guiding Principles for an Effective Control Environment – Twelve principles for designing ownership-driven, performance-oriented controls.• Building Trust with Regulators – Turning supervisory dialogue into a partnership that improves governance credibility.• Psychological Safety in Risk Management – How leadership tone and escalation culture shape foresight and resilience.• From Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board Tool – Practical steps to embed appetite into strategic execution.• Change Management Risk Assessment Framework – A step-by-step guide for aligning transformation programmes with risk capacity and tolerance.🎓 Download your CPD certificate:The CPD Group – Accreditation #800148Episode Credits:Produced by Aevitium LTDEdited by Julien HayeDesign: Julien Haye
• Strategic Risk, ESG & Risk Leadership in Infrastructure with Søren Agergaard Andersen 06.08.2025 58min

  In this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye is joined by Søren Agergaard Andersen, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. With over two decades in banking, pensions, and asset management, Søren shares his insights on risk management leadership and the integration of ESG in long-term infrastructure investments. The conversation dives into the importance of building a robust risk culture and the role of psychological safety in facilitating effective risk leadership.Discover how embedding risk as a business language enhances decision-making and why ESG has shifted from a compliance checkbox to a vital element of strategic risk management. You'll learn actionable strategies for aligning organisational culture with risk frameworks, ensuring that teams feel safe to express concerns and surface challenges. Additionally, Søren discusses the potential of AI and data integrity in navigating evolving risk landscapes while maintaining human oversight in decision-making. Tune in to explore how empowered risk leaders can foster resilience and foresight within their organisations, transforming risk management into a pathway for success.“You can build the best framework in the world, but if the culture isn’t there, it won’t matter.” – Søren Agergaard AndersenIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, review, and share RiskMasters. Your support helps bring more forward-thinking conversations to the risk community.In this edition of RiskMasters, you will learn:🔹 Why Risk Must Be a Business Language: How Søren turns risk appetite into a practical tool for executives and boards, embedding it in decision-making, not just policy documents.🔹 ESG as a Strategic Dimension: Why ESG is no longer a “box” in the taxonomy but a lens shaping every investment, from greenwashing risk to stranded assets and policy volatility.🔹 Risk Culture & Psychological Safety: How culture and trust determine whether frameworks succeed, and why risk leaders must become business partners rather than gatekeepers.🔹 AI & Data Integrity in Risk Management: Where Søren sees opportunities for AI in risk reporting, regulation mapping, and scenario planning—while keeping “human judgment in the loop.”🔹 Leadership for Resilient Teams: Why delegation, curiosity, and broad business understanding are the cornerstones of high-performing risk teams.More about Søren Agergaard AndersenSøren is Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, where he oversees risk, compliance, and ESG across global infrastructure investments. A former CRO at Nordea Asset Management, he has built and transformed risk frameworks across financial services and is a frequent speaker on risk leadership, ESG, and the future of compliance.📌 Connect with Søren Agergaard Andersen on LinkedIn🎙 Tune in now to explore how today’s leaders can embed resilience and foresight into every layer of decision-making.Related Articles:Risk Tolerance Governance: Turning Boundaries into Strategic AdvantageFrom Approval to Impact: Repositioning Risk Appetite as a Board ToolBuilding Psychological Safety in Risk Management: A Practical Guide to the Four StagesMastering the Art of Risk Taking: The 7 Core Attributes of Success🎓 Download your CPD certificate:The CPD Group – Accreditation #800139
• Risk Leadership in Action: Crisis Culture and Governance Insights 21.07.2025 6min

  What does real risk leadership look like when the pressure is on? In this debut episode of The Download — the short-form companion to RiskMasters — host Julien Haye dives deep into risk management and crisis leadership with Brenda Boultwood. Join us as we extract three transformative lessons from her vast experience in banking, energy, and governance. Learn how to build an effective risk management framework that prioritises culture and clarity, shaping resilience long before a crisis hits. From navigating the 2008 financial crisis at Constellation Energy to redefining risk visibility in the C-suite, this episode reveals how strategic risk and governance can be leveraged as key strengths in leadership. 💡 In this episode:Understanding the moral and strategic dimensions of risk leadership in times of crisisBrenda’s “sombrero view” — why risk culture is a vital leadership platform for the futureInsights from Jamie Dimon’s favourite meeting highlighting the essence of lived governanceLessons from Aevitium’s work on how risk management contributes to corporate resilience and fosters conversations in governance 🧭 Reflection prompt:If your organisation faced a near-death experience tomorrow, would risk be viewed as the problem — or the solution to survive? 🎧 Listen to the full episode and more: https://www.aevitium.com/post/brenda-boultwood-on-riskmasters 🎙 On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/riskmasters/id1709495792?i=1000710473825🎙 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39kvq1RN8Am7NaPLw1Dbox?si=xj_ktMyGSdm8HYa6rLLzIg 🔔 Subscribe now and stay ahead in the world of risk.
• Strategic Risk Leadership, Psychological Safety & AI with Brenda Boultwood (CPD-accredited) 29.05.2025 1godz 37min

  In this episode of RiskMasters, explore strategic risk, psychological safety, and AI’s role with expert Brenda Boultwood."I don’t think risk management is about compliance anymore. I think it’s about enabling a business and enabling a strategy." – Brenda BoultwoodIn this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Brenda Boultwood, a seasoned Chief Risk Officer (CRO), economist, board advisor, and tech executive, to explore the evolving nature of risk leadership across industries and geographies. Brenda brings a unique perspective from her work across finance, energy, academia, the IMF, and Silicon Valley.Together, they explore what it takes to build strategic, future-ready risk frameworks that embrace uncertainty, promote psychological safety, and make space for innovation. Brenda reflects on the limitations of traditional models, the risks of ignoring cultural dynamics, and the transformative potential of AI in governance, risk, and compliance.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, follow, and leave a review! Your support helps us bring more thought-provoking conversations to the RiskMasters community.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Brenda Boultwood in this episode are her own and do not reflect the official position of any institution or university with which she is affiliated.In this edition of RiskMasters, you will learn:🔹 Why Tone at the Top Is a Strategic Risk LeverBrenda explains how leadership behaviour, especially during crises, shapes organizational resilience, cultural trust, and board engagement.🔹 How to Create Psychological Safety for Better Risk OutcomesExplore real-world examples of how safe, candid conversations improve governance and why fear-based cultures lead to paralysis, not protection.🔹 AI and the Next Frontier of Risk ManagementDiscover how Brenda’s work in tech startups is shaping the future of risk intelligence, and what risk professionals need to understand about AI's capabilities and limitations.More about Brenda Boultwood:Brenda is a former risk executive and transformation leader with a career spanning global financial institutions, the U.S. Department of Energy, AI tech firms, and the International Monetary Fund. She serves as a board member, governance advisor, and mentor to the next generation of risk leaders. Brenda brings a data-driven, human-centred approach to strategy, cultural change, and innovation in the risk profession.📌 Connect with Brenda Boultwood on LinkedIn for insights on risk leadership, AI, and strategic governance.🎙 Tune in now to explore how today’s leaders can embed resilience and foresight into every layer of decision-making.Related Articles: • From Signals to Systems: Embedding Trust in Risk Governance• Psychological Safety in Risk Management• Leading Through Uncertainty: Decision-Making in a Nonlinear World• The Quiet Risk in Your Risk Function: Leadership Blind Spots🎓 Download your CPD Certificate:Link: ⁠https://thecpd.group/podcast/Accreditation number: #800123