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Join us at GRC Edge.

GRC Edge explores how organisations can move beyond fragmented, compliance-driven GRC and turn governance into a strategic advantage.

As board accountability increases, non-financial risks intensify and AI accelerates change, this digital event shows how real-time, unified GRC gives leaders the clarity, confidence and control to act decisively.

Discover how embedding risk into everyday operations enables faster decisions, stronger resilience and scalable growth in a world of constant disruption

FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND

1. Hear from world-renowned keynote speakers

2. Engage with peers and learn from their experience

3. Walk away with decision-ready risk intelligence

4. Gain practical insights you can apply immediately

5. Learn directly from industry practitioners and real-world experience

Note: This is a global event which will start at the following local times on 26 March.

APAC: 9:30 AM (AEDT)

US: 1:00 PM (ET) | 12:00 PM (CT) | 10:00 AM (PT)

EMEA: 10:00 AM (GMT)

 

 

 

Meet the speakers.

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Mark Gallagher

Formula 1 Executive, Author & Broadcaster 

 
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Michael Rasmussen

The GRC Pundit and Analyst
GRC 20/20

 

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Jason Phillips

Chief Executive Officer,
Protecht

 

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David Tattam

GRC Thought Leader,
Protecht

 
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Gary Lynam

Managing Director, EMEA, Protecht

 
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Ryan Knapton

Head of Customer Success, Protecht


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Matthew Connolly

Chief Risk Officer, Banking Circle

 
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Elise Taylor

General Manager, Quality & Risk, Cerebral Palsy Alliance

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John Huether

Chief Risk Officer at Charlesbridge Group

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Catherine Smith

Senior Customer Engagement and Training Manager, Protecht

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Terence Lee

Vice President, North America, Protecht

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Jared Siddle

Chief Customer Delivery Officer, Protecht

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Ian Hadwen

Chief Revenue Officer, Protecht

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Agenda


WHERE RISK INTELLIGENCE MEETS IMPACT.

 
Stay tuned for more details to be released soon.

The Risk Leadership Imperative

Jason Philips, CEO Protecht

Boards are facing more risk signals, greater accountability and less time to decide. In this opening address, Protecht’s CEO outlines the new mandate for risk leaders and sets the direction for the day ahead.

This session frames why modern GRC must evolve from siloed oversight to connected, decision-ready intelligence that supports performance, resilience and strategic impact. 

Duration: 10 Minutes

 

 

The Performance Edge - What F1 Can Teach Us About Intelligent Risk Management

Mark Gallagher, Former F1 Executive, Author, Performance Strategist

David Tattam, Co-Founder Protecht

How organisations can operationalise risk to improve decision-making, embed risk ownership across the business, and use resilience as a source of competitive advantage, with practical examples leaders can apply in their own operating models.

Duration: 60 Minutes

 

 

Customer Panel: Connecting the Frontline to the Boardroom

APAC

  • Angela Seidel, Group Manager Risk and IA, Hunter

  • Antar Chahine, Chief Risk Officer, Police Bank

  • Elise Taylor, General Manager Strategy, Quality & Risk, Cerebral Palsy Alliance

  • Catherine Smith, Senior Customer Engagement & Training Manager, Protecht

 

EMEA

  • Jennifer Read, Head of Risk, Target Group

  • David Almeida, Chief Audit Executive, Banco De Investimento Global 

  • Kirstie Matthews, Senior Risk Manager, First Central Group

  • Ryan Knapton, Head of Customer Success, Protecht 

US 

  • Matt Connolly, CRO, Banking Circle

  • John Huether, CRO, Charlesbridge

  • Jared Siddle, Chief Customer Delivery Officer, Protecht

 

Senior risk leaders join a moderated discussion on how organisations are connecting frontline risk insight to board-level oversight. From evolving risk appetites to shifting regulatory expectations, panelists will share the practical steps they have taken to move beyond siloed approaches and build decision-ready governance. Expect candid lessons, real-world challenges and insight into what it takes to strengthen performance and resilience in today’s risk environment.

Duration: 60 Minutes

 

 

GRC 7.0: From Silos to Decision-Ready Intelligence

Michael Rasmussen, GRC Analyst, Pundit and Founder of GRC 20/20

Gary Lynam, MD, EMEA Protecht

Governance, risk and compliance is undergoing its most significant shift in decades. Rising board accountability, emerging risk categories and AI-driven change are exposing the limits of siloed GRC models. Michael Rasmussen introduces GRC 7.0, outlining how organisations can transition to intelligence-led, connected governance that enables decision-ready risk insight across the enterprise. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for modernising their approach and strengthening strategic impact

Duration: 45 Minutes

 

 

From Technology to Trust: Turning Risk Intelligence into Impact

APAC: Ian Hadwen , CRO, Protecht

EMEA: Gary Lynam, MD, EMEA Protecht

US:  Terence Lee, VP, NA Protecht

How modern GRC technology enables scalable risk intelligence without adding complexity or disruption. This session demonstrates how organisations can improve insight, adoption, and resilience while building trust with boards, regulators, and the business 

Duration: 45 Minutes

 

 

 

Join us at GRC Edge

This live global virtual event, brought to you by Protecht, brings together recognised leaders from inside and outside the GRC profession to explore how organisations are moving beyond fragmented, compliance-led approaches and building risk intelligence that directly supports decision-making, performance and resilience.

If you help shape how your organisation understands, governs and acts on risk, you belong in this room.

Secure Your Place at Protecht’s GRC Edge - 26 March

 

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Mark Gallagher

Formula 1 Executive, Author & Broadcaster 

 
With a 40-year career in the sport. He has held senior roles with Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing and the Cosworth engine business, and contributed to FIA technical working groups on sustainability, safety and energy efficiency regulations. Since 1998 he has delivered keynote presentations worldwide, and today leads Performance Insights, hosts The Business of Winning podcast, and has written four books including collaborations with Adrian Stalham and David Coulthard.

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Michael Rasmussen

The GRC Pundit and Analyst
GRC 20/20

 
Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognised pundit on governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) – with specific expertise on the topics of GRC strategy, process, information, and technology architectures and solutions. With 30+ years of experience, Michael helps organisations improve GRC processes, design and implement GRC architectures and select solutions that are effective, efficient, and agile.
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Jason Phillips

Chief Executive Officer
Protecht

 
Jason Phillips is Protecht's Chief Executive Officer. Having previously served as group Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Jason is experienced in leading strategic initiatives to meet aggressive profit and growth targets.

Jason holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colorado College.
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David Tattam

GRC Thought Leader
Protecht

 
David Tattam is GRC Thought Leader and Co-Founder of Protecht. David's vision is to redefine the way the world thinks about risk and to develop risk management to its rightful place as being a key driver of value creation in each of Protecht's customers.

David is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia.
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Gary Lynam

Managing Director, EMEA, Protecht

Gary Lynam is Protecht's Managing Director EMEA. Gary has a strong track record delivering large scale and complex engagements across the financial services industry, specialising in risk and compliance solutions. He is a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals and has a MSc in Finance and Capital Markets. 

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Ryan Knapton

Head of Customer Success, Protecht

Ryan partners with organisations across EMEA to deliver successful outcomes with Protecht ERM, bringing customer insight and practical experience to every engagement.  

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Matthew Connolly

Chief Risk Officer, Banking Circle

Matt has worked as a risk manager in global banking and financial services for 25 years. He is presently Chief Risk and Information Security Officer with BCUS, a start-up and recently charted bank in Connecticut that provides proprietary, cloud-based infrastructure for the next generation of global payments technology.
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Elise Taylor

General Manager, Quality & Risk, Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Elise has had over twenty five years’ experience in the human services sector working in a range of health, disability and parenting services. Elise joined Cerebral Palsy Alliance in 2001  as a child psychologist. 
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John Huether

Chief Risk Officer at Charlesbridge Group

John Huether is the Chief Risk Officer for Charlesbridge, he has spent nearly 10 years in bank regulation with the FDIC holding various roles focusing on risk management supervision in banks of all sizes.



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Catherine Smith

Senior Customer Engagement and Training Manager, Protecht

Catherine Smith is a professional trainer with over 15 years’ experience in the public, private and for-purpose sectors in the UK and Australia. She holds a BA (Hons) Degree in English Literature and History from the University of Sheffield, UK and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.
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Terence  Lee

Vice President, North America, Protecht

Terence Lee is Protecht's Vice President, North America. Terry joined Protecht in 2022 to facilitate our growth in North America, bringing extensive experience in governance, risk, compliance, and incident management. 
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Jared Siddle

Chief Customer Delivery Officer, Protecht

Jared Siddle is Chief Customer Delivery Officer North America at Protecht, where he leads the teams responsible for onboarding customers and maintaining ongoing customer relationships across the region. 
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Ian Hadwen

Chief Revenue Officer, Protecht

Ian Hadwen is Protecht's global Chief Revenue Officer. Ian is an experienced sales and product management professional having worked in credit/data services, financial services and telecommunication industries. 
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