About Me
The truth about risk management
When it comes to your job, let’s address the elephant in the room. Nobody else you are working with really has a burning desire to “manage risk”. What they actually want is to succeed. To achieve goals and strategies with confidence. And whether they perceive risk management as helping or hindering their efforts is really down to you. But GRC functions are often small or non-existent, and the expectations keep growing.
That’s where I come in
I know from how challenging this can be. As someone with nearly 20 years of expertise in governance, risk, and compliance, including serving as Head of Risk & Governance, I've helped organisations navigate complex challenges. My journey to becoming a consultant was an unconventional one, but it gave me a unique perspective on the industry and a deep understanding of the challenges that businesses face.
My story
I began my career in corporate governance and company secretaryship with a listed company. Soon after, I moved into the technology and payments space, and then started leading risk management, compliance and governance across BPAY Group, its JVs and its startup businesses.
In my work, I've tackled a wide range of challenges, from regulatory compliance to cyber risk, and from crisis management to reputational risks. But no matter the issue at hand, I've always been guided by a simple principle: by engaging with people to help them understand the “why” and making it as frictionless and engaging as possible to implement the “how”.
My unique approach
With my comprehensive background in risk and compliance, coupled with a deep understanding of the board's perspective and governance, I bring a holistic understanding of risk management to the table. But what truly sets me apart is my realisation that the human element of risk is the most critical aspect of effective risk management.
The lightbulb moment that changed everything
My natural instinct has always been to engage with people and promote the cause, even when tackling technical complexity. But when I faced the challenge of leading risk in an innovation culture, encouraging people to take risks while being less controlling and more empowered, I knew that awareness and motivation were key. And when people all across the business started being proactive in managing risk, instead of me having to bang down their door to get engagement, I understood that success lies in realising that risk is really about people.
What happened next
After a successful career leading risk and governance in-house, I decided to start my own consulting business. I wanted to bring my unique approach to risk management to a wider audience, and to help businesses of all sizes develop a more holistic approach to risk management. For me, it's not just about process, it's about building a culture of risk awareness.
Work with me
If you're interested in learning more about how I can help your business not just manage risk, but use it you your advantage, please get in touch!
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