Interviews
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InterviewsThe visionary: How Charlotte Hedemark guided FERMA through a new era of strategic influence
As Charlotte Hedemark’s FERMA presidency comes to a close, we reflect on an impressive legacy – elevating the risk profession on a platform of strategic thinking, resilience and advocacy.
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InterviewsThe enthusiast: Compass Group’s Scott Feltham, discusses his passion for risk management, collaboration and innovating
Heading up insurance buying for the world’s largest food service organisation is one mighty task, but that’s not stopped Compass Group’s Scott Feltham from taking on more. A love of risk management motivates him to keep on collaborating, learning and innovating.
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InterviewsThe cool head: Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal on his risk management journey and how to keep a cool head
Deutsche Bank’s Ramesh Gopal doesn’t let volatility get to him, even when managing a risk region that includes Russia, Ukraine and Israel. Here he discusses his ‘keep calm and carry on’ mentality, and why Dubai is the perfect centre point for global business.
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InterviewsThe paradox: Gentari’s group head of risk discusses the benefits of balancing risk and reward
Adrenaline-loving skydiver or level-headed strategic risk manager? Gentari’s Wan Norashikin Mohd Nasir shows it’s possible to be both, discussing risk personalities and the search for balance between risk and opportunity.
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InterviewsFranck Baron: why risk management needs a single professional standard
Risk managers across Asia needed a place to bond and so chairman Franck Baron founded PARIMA. Ten years on, he is passing on the reins, but his commitment to binding the industry together remains strong
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InterviewsRansomware is a ‘potential wrecking ball’ for businesses
Reports suggest that the UK’s Royal Mail has refused to pay its $80m ransom to cybercriminals LockBit
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InterviewsA journey of resilience
Surviving the Boxing Day Tsunami encouraged Marie-Pier Desharnais to pursue a career in disaster response and confront her own fears
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InterviewsRoom for risk
Marriott’s Sharon Xu on being people-oriented, embracing change and preparing for another COVID at the hotel chain giant
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InterviewsTipping towards disaster
In this ever-more destabilised world, the post-Cold War rules no longer apply, explains Dragonfly’s Henry Wilkinson
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InterviewsYou’ll never walk alone
As he takes up the Airmic chairmanship, Tim Graham explains why there’s no room for lone wolves in risk
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InterviewsThe changemaker
Cristina Martinez Garcia of Sacyr is on a mission to put a positive spin on the risk manager role
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InterviewsKevin Bates: A lesson in Carpe Diem
Risk managers have got to be genuine, authentic and transparent in order to succeed, says Kevin Bates
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InterviewsPaul Moore
Having learnt the hard way the HBOS whistleblower explains how you can try to communicate with the board. But it may all be in vain if they're not willing to listen
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InterviewsBribery - the UK law tightens
Even matters such as corporate hospitality need to be scrutinised to avoid penalty
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InterviewsDiasporas transmit risks and opportunities
As populations shift they can bring benefits to their hosts or put more pressure on these communities
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InterviewsAlcatel-Lucent pays $137m to settle bribery charges
Alcatel allegedly broke Foreign Corrupt Practices rules by paying $8m in bribes to government officials
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InterviewsObesity threat in developing countries
Russia, South Africa and Brazil are all found to have the same levels of overweight adults as the OECD average
