Risk Matters

In this episode of  Risk Matters , host Jeanne Johns talks with Pilko AI Advisors Ron Dowdell, former CIO, Navy OPNAV N1 Staff and current Managing Director, Pilko & Associates and Mike McFarlane, former Director, Regional Lead for Production Digitalization, BASF and current Advisor, Pilko & Associates about how artificial intelligence is transforming safety, risk management, and operation...

What do spaceflight and oil & gas have in common? High stakes and zero room for error! Host Jeanne Johns talks with Captain Jim Wetherbee, six-time NASA astronaut and oil & gas leader, on controlling risk when failure isn’t an option. Watch or listen for powerful lessons on leadership, safety, and performance. Learn More About the Pilko Governance Forum here. About Pilko & Associates: ...

In this episode of Risk Matters, host Jeanne Johns and Paul Eagar explore how early design decisions impact plant reliability and safety - often with lasting consequences. From cutting corners to costly outcomes, this real-world discussion offers must-hear lessons for project leaders at any stage. About Pilko & Associates:  Pilko & Associates marks its 45th year as the trusted advisor to d...

Host Jeanne Johns chats with former BP America Chair Susan Dio about applying hard-won lessons from refining to the shipping industry. They explore cultural change, tech innovation, and the growing mental health risks facing high-hazard operations. Essential insights for today’s risk leaders.

Get ready for an insightful conversation as host Jeanne Johns talks with industry veteran  John Rathbun , CEO and President of Austin Powder, a global leader in civil explosives.   With 38 years of experience, John has seen it all—from navigating high-risk operations to shaping a culture of safety. In this episode, he takes us inside his journey, sharing the  pivotal moments  that shaped his appro...

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the tragic Texas City explosion, we’re diving deep into the lessons learned and the industry’s transformation in its wake. Host Jeanne Johns is joined by Steve Cornell, who was brought in by BP to overhaul its U.S. refining system and implement the Baker Panel recommendations. Together, they’ll uncover the hard-won insights from this seminal event and explore...

Hosted by Jeanne Johns, this series will dive deep into operational risk management, sharing strategies, stories, and solutions that help organisations stay ahead of the curve.