Geopolitics within Risk Management: from Fringe to Mainstream, with Derek Leatherdale Risk Talks

Are you considering geopolitical risk when making key decisions?  I’m seeing geopolitical risk being discussed more frequently, and it was a pleasure to be joined on this weeks “Risk Talks” episode by Derek Leatherdale, the ex Global Head of Geopolitical Risk at HSBC. Our discussion was focused on Geopolitical Risk considerations specifically for risk managers. I hope you find this to be of interest.  

Key topics and bookmarks below: 

🔸 Global geopolitical conditions are becoming more volatile - why does this matter (1:07)  

🔸 What can risk managers do about Geopolitical events (4:56)  

🔸 What are the common challenges financial firms face (8:47)  

🔸 What can risk leaders do to improve the way they anticipate these risks (11:04)  

🔸 Do you feel risk leaders are well placed to respond (15:02)  

🔸 What advice would you give to leaders who don’t wish to have a geopolitical risk specialist in their team (17:11)   



Linkedin profiles: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-leatherdale-339a0b167/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardjamesrisk/