Battleground Chats

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I am thrilled to sit down with Jane Couchman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-couchman-89839622/), Chief Risk Officer and Group Executive for Sustainability at Aware Super. Jane shares her journey from a country solicitor to a leader in risk management and sustainability. We delve into her passion for banking and finance, her views on the evolving role of ri...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Martin Simpson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-simpson-1260/), founder and CEO of a boutique advisory firm in the UK, to explore his fascinating journey from aspiring fighter pilot to resilience expert. Martin shares how his career path took unexpected turns, leading him through roles at GE, Deloitte, and PwC, and ultimately to founding Bi...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my long-time friend and risk management expert, John Murton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-murton-169a3643/). As John prepares for a well-deserved break from the industry, we delve into his fascinating career journey, spanning from law and tax to risk management and business continuity. John shares insights from his time at Fosters and Aust...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Vivek Chopra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-chopra-b-com-m-acc-fcpa-gaicd-amiia-aicgg-96a72140/), a seasoned expert in risk and resilience. Vivek shares his fascinating journey from external auditor to becoming a key figure in risk management. We delve into the importance of storytelling in transitioning careers, the challenges of keeping...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my long-time friend and risk expert, Simon Levy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-levy-gaicd-mrmia-2862068), CEO of RMIA. We delve into Simon's fascinating career journey, from his beginnings in science and manufacturing to leading the RMIA. Simon shares insights on how risk and resilience have evolved beyond mere theories to become integral...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Julian Wakim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wakim-a2733526/) to explore his fascinating journey in risk management. From the stunning views of Sydney Harbour, Julian shares insights from his 20-year career spanning healthcare, biotech, fintech, and financial services. We delve into his experiences working in the US, particularly in San Fr...

Join me, Craig Goldberg, on Battleground Chats as I delve into the fascinating risk journey of Damian Connell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-connell-1162a131/). In this episode, we explore Damian's incredible transition from a 15-year-old working at Tip Top Bakeries to becoming a key figure in the consulting world. Discover how Damian's bold move at 17, asking for a sales role, set the stage...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Jo Papantoniou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-papantoniou-88676a23/) to explore her unexpected journey into the world of risk and resilience. Jo shares her fascinating career path, from starting at NAB in a call centre to becoming a senior crisis manager at Crown Casino. We delve into her experiences managing resilience across diverse ind...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my longtime friend Andrew Duane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewduane) to explore his fascinating journey through the world of risk and resilience. With over two decades of experience, Andrew shares insights from his early days in computer network defense at the UK Ministry of Defence to his current role as Head of Risk at Wesfarmers. We de...

Join me, Craig Goldberg, on Battleground Chats as I sit down with my long-time friend Michael Gladstone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-gladstone), a seasoned expert in risk and resilience. In this episode, we explore Michael's fascinating journey from a public-school teacher in New York City to a crisis and resilience specialist for the US government and now in the crypto industry. Discove...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I'm thrilled to welcome Kirsty Sullivan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-sullivan-0940487a/), a close friend and expert in risk and resilience. Join us as Kirsty shares her fascinating journey from the Royal Australian Navy to becoming a Chief Risk Officer. We delve into her experiences as one of the first female submariners and her transition into risk ma...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Tom Garcia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-garcia-1a677516/), a mechanical engineer turned financial services risk professional. We explore Tom's journey from working in a dairy and tyre factories to navigating the complexities of financial risk. Tom shares his unique perspective on how engineering principles, particularly risk assessment, ap...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, Craig sits down with his long-time friend and risk and resilience expert, Mark Cannadine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cannadine/), to explore his fascinating career journey. From his early days as a police officer in the UK to his diverse roles in Australia. Mark shares insights gained from working across government, health, and energy sectors. We delve...

Join me on this episode of Battleground Chats as I sit down (on the sidelines of the DRJ Fall conference in Dallas, Texas) with Dan Bailey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grcprofessional) a seasoned expert with over 30 years in disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management. Dan shares his journey from the early days of IT to becoming a global consultant, working across various industrie...

In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Matthew Cheal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cheal-4a46a127/) to explore his fascinating journey from working at McDonald's to leading risk and resilience efforts in the Human Services sector. Matthew shares his experiences transitioning to roles in aged care, human and disability services, ultimately landing at Australian Unity. We delv...