Chief Pioneer, Brave

Carolyn Clarke is the founder of Brave Within LLP, a unique and disruptive consultancy pioneering the purpose of: Changing governance. From within. For good. BRAVE supports organisations in embedding effective responses to risks that both deliver value and opportunities and protect the organisation from downside shocks. We believe that risks should be evaluated in the context of the strategic objectives and priorities of the business, through the eyes of the decision makers and leaders.

With specialists bringing deep expertise in human-centred governance over AI, data, major projects, resilience and third-party relationships, alongside finance, legal, compliance sand internal audit and assurance, we differentiate through our first-hand experience. We are creating a new model for advisory and AI-enabled digital solutions that have a lasting impact.

Carolyn is a former partner with PwC and in-house Head of Audit, Risk and Control in a FTSE 20 diversified company. She has developed and held a portfolio of NED roles including with one of the most recognised digital banks and in the green technology sector.

My Sessions

Deepfakes, Data, and Damage Control: How to Survive an AI Crisis

GRC Innovation Stage

Wednesday 12th November 2025, 15:50pm - 16:50pm