Aarn Wennekers - Canada, the Energy industry, Qatar and Risk Management

Mykhailo Rushkovskyi - Ukraine, Kyiv, Risk Management and his Career new

In this third episode, Alexander Larsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlarsenrisk] meets Mykhailo Rushkovskyi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mykhailorushkovskyi] in Bahrain. Mykhailo was made a CRO at the age of 26, giving some indication of his skillsets and experience. During the episode he discusses his journey from Italy to Czech Republic before going back to his hometown of Kyiv to work in a number of large companies. He shares his views on risk management in Ukraine and the various Industries where risk is prominent.  Episode Overview: 0.40 - Introduction to Episode 1.15 - Introduction to Mykhailo 3.30 - Arriving back in Kyiv during a turbulent period / Geopolitics 4.35 - How Mykhailo gained a mass of experience through the turmoil in Ukraine 6.20 - Chief Risk Officer at 26 6.45 - Risk Management in Ukraine 7.45 - Risk Managers in Ukraine 9.40 - Mykhailo discusses Ukraine as a country, it's infrastructure and industries 13:10 - Tourism and Travel in Ukraine 14.00 - What does Mykhailo want to see change in Risk Management 16.15 - How did Mykhailo gain buy-in within his organisation? 17.15 - The impressive Welcome you can receive in  Bahrain  20.25 - Close out

Aarn Wennekers - Canada, the Energy industry, Qatar and Risk Management

In this fourth episode, Alexander Larsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlarsenrisk] meets Aarn Wennekers [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarn-wennekers] in Qatar.  Aarn has held senior positions in numerous Qatar Government entities and discusses his route to Risk Management from Audit and Governance. He also discusses the country of Qatar, its people and the Risk Management Community which is very active. Episode Overview: 00.40 - Introduction to Aarn 2.30 - Moving to Qatar and working in Audit 4.10 - Qatar, the Community and Society 5.50 - The IRM Regional Group in Qatar - Why is it so active? 8.12 - Where should Risk Management sit? 9.05 - Key Strengths of a Risk Manager 11.00 - Importance of Communication and Terminology 13.15 - External communication and working with Suppliers 15:15 - Information and self reflection 16.40 - Positive Risk Culture / Recognition  17:35 - Is Risk Management adding value at the moment? 18.40 - The Risk Matrix 20.00 - Sweden Case Study 21.35 - Risk Management - The Dark Art

Paul Edge - Blockchain - Part 1 - What is Blockhain?

These Episodes of Risk Managers Getting Coffee were recorded with host Alexander Larsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlarsenrisk/] asking Paul Edge about Blockchain Technology. Discussions included what the technology actually is, the benefits it brings as well as how it can be used for Risk Management including securing supply chains, improving fraud and auditing.  In this episode, Paul Edge and Alexander Larsen discuss how they met, their moves to Portugal and what Paul Edge’s background is and how he found interest in Blockchain technology. Paul explains the basics of what Blockchain is in technical terms and provides some examples. Episode Content: 00:45 – Paul and Alexander discuss how they met  01:18 – A background to Paul and his Quants education  02:45 – Paul discusses how he got into Blockchain  03:47 – Ethereum changes things for Paul and he discusses why  04:24 – Paul describes what Blockchain actually is  07:55 – A discussion around how businesses currently operate and how Blockchain could change this.

Paul Edge - Blockchain - Part 3 - Weaknesses and Challenges to Implementation

These Episodes of Risk Managers Getting Coffee were recorded with host Alexander Larsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlarsenrisk/] asking Paul Edge about Blockchain Technology. Discussions included what the technology actually is, the benefits it brings as well as how it can be used for Risk Management including securing supply chains, improving fraud and auditing.  In this episode, Paul Edge and Alexander Larsen discuss what challenges exist to implementation of blockchain technology from energy, to buy-in from stakeholders and partners, through to decentralisation.

Paul Edge - Blockchain - Part 2 - Blockchain uses in Risk Management

These Episodes of Risk Managers Getting Coffee were recorded with host Alexander Larsen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlarsenrisk/] asking Paul Edge about Blockchain Technology. Discussions included what the technology actually is, the benefits it brings as well as how it can be used for Risk Management including securing supply chains, improving fraud and auditing.  In this episode, Paul Edge and Alexander Larsen discuss the many uses of Blockchain for businesses as well as for risk management functions. From reducing incidents of Fraud to securing supply chains and reducing the amount of internal audit needed as well as increased transparency and competitive advantage!