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Speaker Line-Up

The Voices of Authority

The modern risk landscape is more complex and interconnected than ever before. To navigate it, you need more than just information—you need insight, foresight, and a seat at the table with the leaders who are defining the future of risk.

At #RISK Europe, we bring together the brightest minds in governance, compliance, cybersecurity, and more. Our speaker line-up features global experts, top-tier practitioners, and visionary thinkers who will provide you with the actionable intelligence you need to turn today’s threats into tomorrow’s strategic advantage.

Power-House Speakers

Jesse Tayler, Founder & CTO of TruAnon, Inventor of the App Store
Fergus Hay, CEO and Co-Founder, The Hacking Games
Stefan Gershater Head of Risk and Governance, Co-op
Michael Rasmussen GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 2020, “Father of GRC”
Eric Alter
Nish Imthiyaz, Global Legal Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Digital Regulations, Vodafone
Gayle Sparkes, Head of Conduct and Compliance Risk Insights, MD, NatWest
Michael Colao Former Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Direct and Indirect Cyber Risks, AXA
Sharon Sharples Director, Group Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff, Barclays

Jesse Tayler

(Founder & CTO of TruAnon, Inventor of the App Store): Offering a unique perspective on fraud, technology, and building security into innovation.

Fergus Hay

Fergus Hay (CEO and Co-Founder, The Hacking Games): Leading the charge to combat the $10.5 trillion cybercrime threat by sharing his mission to inspire a new generation of ethical hacking talent and discussing the intersection of media, talent, and cyber defense.

Stefan Gershater

(Head of Risk and Governance, Co-op): Sharing his highly strategic, military-trained approach to risk management and providing insights following the recent high-profile operational challenges faced by the Co-op.

Michael Rasmussen

(GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20): Known as the “Father of GRC,” he will set the strategic roadmap for governance in the age of AI.

Eric Alter

(Senior Vice President – Cyber/AI Engagement Leader, Marsh Corporate & Commercial): Discussing the future of cyber risk insurance and mitigating AI liability.

Nish Imthiyaz

(Global Legal Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Digital Regulations, Vodafone): Offering expert legal guidance on navigating the convergence of Privacy and the EU AI Act.

Gayle Sparkes

(Head of Conduct and Compliance Risk Insights, MD, NatWest): Sharing practical strategies for embedding compliance culture and managing conduct risk.

Michael Colao

Former Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Direct and Indirect Cyber Risks, AXA

Sharon Sharples

Director, Group Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff, Barclays): Providing senior-level insight into building genuine operational resilience.

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  • Alice McDonnell, Commercial Risk, Compliance and Assurance Manager, Department For Transport Operator

    Alice McDonnell

    Commercial Risk, Compliance and Assurance Manager, Department For Transport Operator

  • Andy Roe, Former Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade

    Andy Roe

    Former Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade

  • Asim Khwaja, Cyber Risk & Policy, UK Gov all views personal, attending in personal capacity

    Asim Khwaja

    Cyber Risk & Policy, UK Gov *all views personal, attending in personal capacity

  • Chloe Dellow Strategic Risk Specialist, OneTrust

    Chloe Dellow

    Strategic Risk Specialist, OneTrust

  • Claire Davidson, Founding Partner, DRD

    Claire Davidson

    Founding Partner, DRD

  • Claire Feeney, Sr Product Marketing Manager, AuditBoard

    Claire Feeney

    Senior Product Marketing Manager, AuditBoard

  • Claire Robson, Governance Director and Data Protection Officer, Chartered Insurance Institute

    Claire Robson

    Governance Director and Data Protection Officer, Chartered Insurance Institute

  • Dan Rhodes, Senior Director, Legal and DPO, Granicus

    Dan Rhodes

    Senior Director, Legal and DPO, Granicus

  • Daniel Houghton Police Constable, Cyber Griffin

    Daniel Houghton

    Police Constable, Cyber Griffin

  • Darren Spence, CRO, Smartbox.ai

    Darren Spence

    CRO, Smartbox.ai

  • Dr. Mike Brass Head of Security Services (GRC and Enterprise Security Architecture)

    Dr. Mike Brass

    Head of Security Services (GRC and Enterprise Security Architecture)

  • Dr. Nathalie Moreno

    Dr. Nathalie Moreno

    Partner, Data Protection, Cybersecurity & AI at Kennedys

  • Ele Harwich Senior Director, Newmarket

    Ele Harwich

    Senior Director, Newmarket

  • Eric Alter

    Eric Alter

    (Senior Vice President – Cyber/AI Engagement Leader, Marsh Corporate & Commercial): Discussing the future of cyber risk insurance and mitigating AI liability.

  • Fergus Hay, CEO and Co-Founder, The Hacking Games

    Fergus Hay

    Fergus Hay (CEO and Co-Founder, The Hacking Games): Leading the charge to combat the $10.5 trillion cybercrime threat by sharing his mission to inspire a new generation of ethical hacking talent and discussing the intersection of media, talent, and cyber defense.

  • Gary Lynam, Managing Director, EMEA, Protecht confirmed on Right-Sized Risk Building GRC for the Mid-Market

    Gary Lynam

    Managing Director, EMEA, Protecht

  • Gayle Sparkes, Head of Conduct and Compliance Risk Insights, MD, NatWest

    Gayle Sparkes

    (Head of Conduct and Compliance Risk Insights, MD, NatWest): Sharing practical strategies for embedding compliance culture and managing conduct risk.

  • Gillian Cossey

    Gillian Cossey

    Data Protection Officer, Virgin Atlantic Ltd

  • Henry Davies, Data Protection Officer, Birdie

    Henry Davies

    Data Protection Officer, Birdie

  • James Robson, Data Protection Officer, The Labour Party

    James Robson

    Data Protection Officer, The Labour Party

  • Jesse Tayler, Founder & CTO of TruAnon, Inventor of the App Store

    Jesse Tayler

    (Founder & CTO of TruAnon, Inventor of the App Store): Offering a unique perspective on fraud, technology, and building security into innovation.

  • Jessie Williams, Director of Risk and Compliance, Excello Law

    Jessie Williams

    Director of Risk and Compliance, Excello Law

  • John Hetherington, Head of Risk, Controls & Insurance, Elementis

    John Hetherington

    Head of Risk, Controls & Insurance, Elementis

  • Kathryn Brooks, Privacy Officer, Cambridge Education Group

    Kathryn Brooks

    Data Protection Officer

  • Kyle Martin, Vice President, Risk Management, Navex

    Kyle Martin

    Vice President, Risk Management, Navex

  • Mai Tran- Manager Product Solutions, AuditBoard

    Mai Tran

    Manager Product Solutions, AuditBoard

  • Marilia Aires, Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer, Nova Compliance Lab

    Marilia Aires

    Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer, Nova Compliance Lab

  • Mateo Jarrin Cuvi

    Mateo Jarrin Cuvi

    Global Manager for Partners & Media, The Associate of Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Michael Colao Former Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Direct and Indirect Cyber Risks, AXA

    Michael Colao

    Former Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Direct and Indirect Cyber Risks, AXA

  • Michael Rasmussen GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 2020, “Father of GRC”

    Michael Rasmussen

    (GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20): Known as the “Father of GRC,” he will set the strategic roadmap for governance in the age of AI.

  • Nish Imthiyaz, Global Legal Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Digital Regulations, Vodafone

    Nish Imthiyaz

    (Global Legal Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Digital Regulations, Vodafone): Offering expert legal guidance on navigating the convergence of Privacy and the EU AI Act.

  • Paul Cadwallader GRC Strategy Director, Corestream GRC

    Paul Cadwallader

    GRC Strategy Director, Corestream GRC

  • Rajitha M Prabhakaran, Group Financial Crime Officer, Domestic & General Insurance PLC

    Rajitha M Prabhakaran

    Group Financial Crime Officer, Domestic & General Insurance PLC

  • Rebecca McLean Commercial Risk Director, AXA Insurance

    Rebecca McLean

    Commercial Risk Director, AXA Insurance

  • Robin Carpenter, Head of AI Governance and Policy, Newton's Tree

    Robin Carpenter

    Head of AI Governance and Policy, Newton’s Tree

  • Robin Oldham, Founder & CEO, Cydea

    Robin Oldham

    Founder & CEO, Cydea

  • Ryan Swann Founder, RiskSmart

    Ryan Swann

    Founder, RiskSmart

  • Samuele Erbì, Head of Third Party Management & Procurement, Wise

    Samuele Erbì

    Head of Third Party Management & Procurement, Wise

  • Sarah Gee Group DPO, Revolut

    Sarah Gee

    Group DPO, Revolut

  • Sharon Sharples Director, Group Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff, Barclays

    Sharon Sharples

    Director, Group Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff, Barclays): Providing senior-level insight into building genuine operational resilience.

  • Sophie Walsh, Head of Trust & Safety, Depop

    Sophie Walsh

    Head of Trust & Safety, Depop

  • Stefan Gershater Head of Risk and Governance, Co-op

    Stefan Gershater

    (Head of Risk and Governance, Co-op): Sharing his highly strategic, military-trained approach to risk management and providing insights following the recent high-profile operational challenges faced by the Co-op.

  • Steven Furnell, Professor of Cyber Security, University of Nottingham

    Steven Furnell

    Professor of Cyber Security, University of Nottingham

  • Sunaina Aytan Senior Cyber Security Consultant Airbus Protect

    Sunaina Aytan

    Senior Cyber Security Consultant, Airbus Protect

  • Tejas Katwala CEO & Co-Founder, CLDigital

    Tejas Katwala

    CEO & Co-Founder, CLDigital

  • Teodora Pimpireva Tapping, Global Head of Privacy, Bumble

    Teodora Pimpireva Tapping

    Global Head of Privacy, Bumble

  • Tia Cheang Director of IT Data and Information Services (UK & EMEA), Gallagher

    Tia Cheang

    Director of IT Data and Information Services (UK & EMEA), Gallagher

  • Will Jackson, CEO & Founder of C2 Risk Ltd

    Will Jackson

    CEO & Founder, C2 Risk Ltd

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