RiskMasters | Trailblazing Risk Leadership

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 Boultwood In this CPD-accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye welcomes Brenda Boultwood, a seasoned Chief Risk Officer (CRO), econom...

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 Simon In 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 Afric...

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 Salmona In this CPD episode of  RiskMasters , host  Julien Haye  welcomes  Emanuel Salmona , cybersecurity expert and co-founder of  Nagomi Security . Emanuel...

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 Spitz In this CPD episode of  RiskMasters , host Julien Haye continues his conversation with Roger Spitz, global foresight expert and founder of Techistential and the Disr...

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...

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...

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...

“Invest in your people. Systems are great, but without skilled individuals, they’re meaningless.” – Saadia Mujeeb In 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 throug...

“In sustainability, start at the top, or risk being sidelined.” – Aurore Lecanon In 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 le...

"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 Rosenberg In 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 histor...

“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 sha...

“Established boards understand risk governance but want simpler updates, while start-ups need education on the value of risk management”  – Kathy Griffin In 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 innovativ...

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 epis...

“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 Duhon Tune in for a captivating discussion on the world of risk management and board dynamics with the fantas...

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...

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...

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 con...