The role of the Chief Risk Officer has become even more important amid an increasingly complex global environment. The Corporation is hosting a special event examining how these individuals can navigate challenges effectively to optimise growth.
The Chief Risk Officers Summit on 21 May 2025 will address how the risk industry can respond to challenges such as the global rise in protectionism, supply chain disruption and emerging technologies to ensure business continuity in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
Hosted by the Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King, the focus on chief risk officers aligns with the Growth Unleashed mayoral theme, calling businesses across the UK to increase their appetite for risk to boost economic growth. The Summit will also build on recent work with City St Georges University assessing the dual mandate of chief risk officers: protecting organisations from threats while unlocking value through calculated risk-taking.
We continue to prepare for the Global Risk Summit in 2026 which promises to be a cornerstone event for global risk management.
Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King, said:
“London’s exceptional depth of expertise means it is ideally positioned to help global businesses to anticipate, adapt to, and ameliorate risk in an increasingly complex world. We look forward to showcasing London’s offer to Chief Risk Officers, and exploring how it can help best deliver their crucial role in safeguarding institutions, ensuring resilience and driving innovation in risk management. We are proud to stage events like the Chief Risk Officers Summit which both protect businesses and reinforce London’s reputation as the leading centre for responsible and innovative financial leadership.”
Lord Mayor’s Research Fellow at City St Georges University, Dr Cormac Bryce, said:
“Our research that underpins this summit is clear; Chief Risk Officers have become deeply integrated with business strategies in value creation and protection. This summit provides a global platform for the Chief Risk Officer community to foster new relationships and enhance strategic risk thinking within the boardroom.”
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For more information and to register interest, visit: https://www.theglobalcity.uk/industries/insurance/chief-risk-officers-summit
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