RiskMasters | Trailblazing Risk Leadership
Join Julien Haye, Chief Risk Officer and author of The Risk Within, for insights on risk management from leaders and board directors. This CPD-accredited podcast explores strategic risk, enterprise risk, and leadership challenges. Each episode delivers thought-provoking conversations on leadership, resilience, and governance in collaboration with Risk.net.
Episodes
Risk Culture, Governance and Operational Resilience in Crisis Management
Risk culture plays a central role in operational resilience, particularly in environments shaped by uncertainty and rapid change.In this segment, Bruce McIndoe explains why governance structures in risk management and crisis management often appear robust but struggle under real conditions.He highlights how organisations rely on defined roles, escalation paths, and reporting structures, yet face c
Operational Resilience, Enterprise Risk Management & Crisis Management: Why Early Signals Fail
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.T
Operational Resilience vs Risk Reporting: What Leaders Get Wrong
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 u
Operational Resilience, Risk Management and Crisis Decision-Making with Bruce McIndoe
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 lea
Risk Culture, Risk Ownership and Decision-Making Under Pressure
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 lea
Decision Drag: Risk Culture, Risk Ownership and Decision-Making Signals
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
What Boards and Chief Risk Officers Often Miss About Risk Culture
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 practica
Risk Culture and Decision-Making: Leadership Lessons for Chief Risk Officers and Boards with Leroy Roberts
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 perspec
Why Governance Fails Without Culture: The Role of Psychological Safety in Risk Management
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 mec
First 90 Days as Chief Risk Officer: Strategic Leadership and Risk Integration
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 organisation
Shifting to Risk Management in the C-Suite: Overcoming Executive Challenges
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 lea
C-Suite Leadership & Risk Management with Jennifer Geary
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 enterp
Fraud Risk Management: How To Protect Your Platform Without Punishing Customers
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
Technology and the Fraud Arms Race: Risk Management and Fraud Prevention Strategies
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 s
Rethinking User Identity in Fraud Risk Prevention: Evolving Risk Management Approaches
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 mult
Fraud, Identity, and Risk Management: Building Trust Without Friction with Iremar Brayner
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
Risk Transformation, AI & Cultural Change in Risk Management with Samantha Regan
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.Fr
The Evolving Role of Risk Management Leadership with Jeff Simmons
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. Th
Strategic Risk, ESG & Risk Leadership in Infrastructure with Søren Agergaard Andersen
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
Risk Leadership in Action: Crisis Culture and Governance Insights
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 managemen
Strategic Risk Leadership, Psychological Safety & AI with Brenda Boultwood (CPD-accredited)
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), economis
Risk Culture, People Risk, and the Future of Risk Management with Horst Simon (CPD-accredited)
Join us in RiskMasters to delve into risk culture and people risk quantifications with Horst Simon."Risk management is not about colors and matrices. It's about people." – Horst SimonIn this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Horst Simon, veteran risk management expert and pioneer of people risk and risk culture. Drawing from decades of experience across Africa, Asia,
The Future of Cybersecurity: Risk Management, Resilience, and Leadership with Emanuel Salmona (CPD-accredited)
Explore core topics of cybersecurity leadership and risk resilience with expert Emanuel Salmona as he shares his insights."More security tools don’t always mean more security. The key is making existing defences more effective." – Emanuel SalmonaIn this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Emanuel Salmona, cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Nagomi Security. Emanuel shares his
Applying Strategic Foresight in Risk Management with Roger Spitz (CPD Accredited)
Join us to learn about strategic foresight and its application in risk management with expert Roger Spitz. "In a world of deep uncertainty, the ability to adapt is more important than the ability to predict." – Roger SpitzIn this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye continues his conversation with Roger Spitz, global foresight expert and founder of Techistential and the Disruptiv
Navigating Uncertainty: Foresight and Risk Management with Roger Spitz | CPD Accredited
In this CPD episode of RiskMasters, we dive into the intricacies of risk management with Roger Spitz, a global authority in foresight and strategic risk intelligence. Starting with his insightful quote, "Risk management is not about predicting the future, but about preparing for it," Roger shares his transformative journey from investment banking to developing a robust risk management fr
Revolutionising Risk Management Culture and Conduct: Insights from Toby Billington (CPD-accredited)
In this episode of RiskMasters, we delve into the critical intersection of conduct and culture in risk management with expert Toby Billington. As a seasoned risk and compliance leader, Toby asserts that ‘Conduct beats controls every day; fix the culture, and the controls will follow.’ Join host Julien Haye as Toby shares his extensive experience from legal advisory to leading compliance at top ins
The Data Paradox: Risk Management, Innovation, and Governance with Marie Lauri | CPD-accredited
In this episode of RiskMasters, we explore the complexities of managing risk with Marie Lauri, Deputy Chief Data Officer at Deutsche Bank, as our guest. Discover how risk management and innovation can coexist and drive organisational success. Marie shares her unique journey from microfinance to data governance, unpacking how organisations can harness data as an engine for operational efficiency an
Navigating Risk in Dynamic Markets: Insights from Saadia Mujeeb on Resilience, Risk Management, and Emerging Challenges (CDP-accredited)
“Invest in your people. Systems are great, but without skilled individuals, they’re meaningless.” – Saadia MujeebIn this CPD episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Saadia Mujeeb, a risk management veteran with over 25 years of experience across global financial institutions. From her early days at Barclays Capital to her leadership role at Macquarie Bank Europe, Saadia’s journey through
Integrating Sustainability and Risk: Insights from Aurore Lecanon on Leadership, Strategy, and Industry Challenges (CPD-accredited)
“In sustainability, start at the top, or risk being sidelined.” – Aurore LecanonIn this CPD accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye sits down with Aurore Lecanon, a seasoned Chief Risk Officer in the insurance industry, to explore the intersection of sustainability and risk management. Aurore shares her unique career journey from her beginnings in the insurance sector to becoming a lea
Navigating Geopolitical Risks and Embracing Diversity: Insights from Anna Rosenberg (CPD-accredited)
"The most important thing about this world that we move into is to be open-minded, think outside the box, and be flexible and agile." Anna RosenbergIn this CPD accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Anna Rosenberg, the Head of Geopolitics at Amundi Asset Management. Anna shares her extensive journey, from her early days studying history
Embracing Resilience, Authenticity, and Strategic Risk: Insights from Katie Smith (CPD-accredited)
“Risk doesn't belong to the risk department; it belongs to everybody. And the management of risk can only happen if people are aware that it is a key ingredient into every recipe.” – Katie Smith In this episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye engages in an enlightening conversation with Katie Smith, a seasoned legal and compliance leader with extensive experience in asset management. Katie shares
Kathy Griffin's Path to Empowering Risk and Compliance Leadership (CPD-accredited)
“Established boards understand risk governance but want simpler updates, while start-ups need education on the value of risk management” – Kathy GriffinIn this CPD accredited episode of RiskMasters, join host Julien Haye as he converses with Kathy Griffin, an experienced Chief Risk Officer and compliance leader with a diverse background that spans traditional financial institutions and innovative
Gray Rhino Risk Management | Strategic Decision-Making with Michele Wucker
Discover how to spot the risks hiding in plain sight. Michele Wucker, author of The Gray Rhino, joins Julien Haye to explore why leaders and boards systematically miss high-probability threats—and how to build a risk management culture that doesn't. Learn frameworks for better strategic decision-making, enterprise risk visibility, and risk ownership in this CPD-accredited episode.In this episo
Risk Unboxed: Navigating Board Dynamics and Unconventional Journeys with Terri Duhon (CPD-accredited)
“A lot of people think that we can put risk in a box and assign it to the risk committee, and then it's done with. Then the risk committee does a bunch of magic, and then, suddenly, risk is managed. The truth is, clearly, that's not how it works. Risk is part and parcel of return.” – Terri DuhonTune in for a captivating discussion on the world of risk management and board dynamics with the fantast
Digitalisation and AI in Risk Management and Trading with Britta Achmann
Join us for an insightful conversation with Britta Achmann, a seasoned Chief Risk Officer and market risk leader, as she shares her expert perspectives on digitalisation, AI, and automation transforming risk management and trading. This episode explores how modern risk leadership balances strategic risk, enterprise risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance while leveraging innovative technologies
Fintech's Risk Frontier: A Conversation with Divya Eapen, Chief Risk Officer (CPD-accredited)
Tune in for an immersive discussion with Divya Eapen in this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, a seasoned risk management consultant, and Chief Risk Officer, sharing her invaluable journey in the ever-evolving world of Fintech. With experience spanning from global institutions like Citibank to innovative financial technology, Divya offers unique perspectives on risk management in this rapidly
Trailblazing Risk Leaders: A Journey of Mastery
In this inaugural episode of the RiskMasters podcast, host Julien Haye, a seasoned risk expert, invites you on a journey of mastery in risk leadership. As Warren Buffett once wisely said, 'Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing,' and today, we're here to ensure you're well-equipped with the knowledge you need.Julien introduces the podcast's mission: to provide a platform for meaningful conv
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