Covid risk update 2021 has not provided the relief from the Covid pandemic that much of the world’s population had hoped for. Another 4.5 million Covid cases were reported in the second week of May 2021 (compared to 4.1 million cases reported in the last week in January 2021). The extended period of high rates […]
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Attention risk leaders! 2021 Potential risks
Attention risk leaders! Whilst some companies were blessed in 2020 with a growth accelerant, many companies – perhaps the majority – were focused on repositioning, recalibration, risk-reassessment and survival. The most successful companies, be it companies whose success can be measured on their ability to survive, or for those companies with positive balance sheets, have […]
Episode 9: with Colin McIreavy from the International Rescue Committee
Today we are joined by Colin McIlreavy. Colin started his career in the oil sector but shifted towards the humanitarian sector soon. Colin has yet contributed as a Country Director to many of the most critical international conflicts such as Rwanda right after the genocide. He has also worked with the MSF and Doctors Without […]
Episode 8: with Thomas Lahnthaler from The Crisis Compass
Today we are joined by Thomas Lahnthaler. Starting his career volunteering in South Africa for a local NGO, Thomas has since worked in different roles for the UN, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, governmental organizations and the private sector. During the past 15 years, he has led crisis teams in complex contexts and volatile environments […]
Özge Togay – program manager in Libya, Tunisia, Turkey, and Syria
Today we are joined by Özge Togay. Ozge is a humanitarian professional with a strong academic background in interdisciplinary social sciences and humanitarian action with six years of international management and risk experience. Ozge started her career in Turkey with the Danish Refugee Council. After working for several years in senior positions in Turkey, Libya […]
Cheri Hotman from the Hotman Group – governance, compliance, and risk
Today we are joined by Cheri Hotman, a Certified Public Accountant, Adjunct Professor of IT and cybersecurity, an Executive Coach, Leadership Development facilitator, and owner and principle of the Hotman Group. A previous VP in the Tech / IT space, with a career in banking, financial services, and consulting. In addition to her CPA, and CISSP cybersecurity […]
Romi Gaspirc – security and risk in South Sudan and Iraq
Today we are joined by Romi Gaspirc, a security risk management advisor who will share her inspiring journey through the security sector. Today, Romi and I will discuss her own challenges and successes, as well as wider observations about the industry. Romi grew up in Slovenia, ex-Yugoslavia, and acquired a MSc degree in environmental sciences in […]
Episode 4: with Nathan Mullins from Defence 247
Today we are joined by Nathan Mullins. Nathan and I have worked together in many interesting places including Kashmir, Iraq, and Afghanistan. We have had a lot of good times and tested the boundaries of risk. Nathan is a decorated Australian Special Forces soldier and former Commando who served on missions to Timor Lese, Papua […]
Episode 3: with Jo De Serrano from RedR UK
Today we are joined by Jo de Serrano. Jo specializes in capacity building, change, and program management within the humanitarian sector. Jo is a well-respected senior manager, and she is well-versed in identifying and mitigating risk. Jo is regularly sought after for her crisis management experience, for her background in disaster assessment and coordination, and […]
Episode 2: Dr Hani Taleb the CEO of Relief Experts Association in northern Syria
Dr Hani is the Chief Executive Officer at Relief Experts Association. Dr Hani is a doctor in dental surgery and holds degrees in orthodontics, public health and health management from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Damascus University. Dr Hani ran his own successful medical company in Syria before the war. Dr Hani has […]