Meet our diverse roster of international experts, thought leaders, and practitioners. Discover the unique insights and experiences each guest brings to our discussions on global risk, security, and geopolitics.
Dr. Holly Bell is an economist and author whose work sits at the intersection of economics, international security, and geopolitical risk. A former professor and academic administrator at the University of Alaska Anchorage, she studies the economic vulnerabilities of resource-rich states and the risks posed by foreign investment in critical infrastructure. She is the author…
Stephanie Wolters has been working in the Great Lakes region since 1998. She was based in Kinshasa for six years as a correspondent for the BBC, Reuters, and The Economist, and later as chief news editor of Radio Okapi. Since then, Stephanie has worked in over 30 African countries for the World Bank, the International…
Vincent Maitre is a member of the Geneva Bar and a National Councillor (Member of the Swiss Federal Parliament) since 2019. Co-founder and managing partner of the Geneva law firm DE BOCCARD ASSIOCIÉS SA, he practises in business law, commercial law and corporate law. Elected at the age of 26 to the Municipal Council of…
Tal Kollender is the co-founder and CEO of Remedio (formerly GYTPOL), an Israeli cybersecurity company tackling one of the industry’s most persistent blind spots: device configuration risk. While much of the security market has focused on detecting and reporting threats, Remedio is built around a simpler, more uncomfortable premise — that most organizations already know…
Lucy Wark is an Australian two-time founder, social scientist from the University of Cambridge, and ex-McKinsey consultant based in Melbourne. Wark co-founded two ventures: Normal, an Australian sextech company focused on inclusive, education-driven sexual wellness and one of several brands launched under health-tech group Eucalyptus; and Fuzzy, a career skills and negotiation platform she launched…
Lisa Sachs is the Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) at Columbia University’s Climate School, where she is also an Associate Professor and Director of the M.S. in Climate Finance program. She is a globally recognised expert on climate finance, sustainable investment and natural resource governance, and a leading voice on how laws,…
Andrew J. Adams is Practice Leader of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at DarrowEverett LLP, where he also serves as a member of the firm’s Business Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution and Regulatory & Compliance Practice Groups. He advises organisations on employment law, workplace investigations, regulatory compliance, and government enforcement, representing clients ranging from…
Jennifer Parker is one of Australia’s leading voices on maritime security and defence strategy, drawing on more than 20 years’ service as a warfare officer in the Royal Australian Navy. She is an Adjunct Fellow in Naval Studies at UNSW Canberra and an Expert Associate at the National Security College at the Australian National University,…
Ibrahim Aboubacar HAMA is an Environmentalist and Communication Specialist working on climate change adaptation, community engagement, and knowledge management across West Africa. His work focuses on designing and managing climate change adaptation projects and promoting sustainable practices and resilience in vulnerable communities. His career has spanned agriculture extension and livestock management, gender equity, and stakeholder…
Lord Peter Ricketts GCMG GCVO is a crossbench member of the House of Lords and one of Britain’s most experienced former diplomats, having spent more than 40 years in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He served as the United Kingdom’s first National Security Adviser from 2010 to 2012 under Prime Minister David Cameron, establishing the National…
