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Protecht GRC Edge
VIRTUAL EVENT

Watch GRC Edge
on demand

Hear from world-renowned experts and industry peers, and leave with practical, decision-ready risk intelligence you can apply immediately.

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.

Here is why you should register today:

  • Hear from world-renowned keynote speakers

  • Get ready for a thought leadership-led agenda — details coming soon



  • Walk away with decision-ready risk intelligence



  • Gain practical insights you can apply immediately



  • Learn directly from industry practitioners and real-world experience

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 U.S. (BCUS) 



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Elise Taylor

General Manager, Quality & Risk, Cerebral Palsy Alliance


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John Huether

Chief Risk Officer, Charlesbridge Group, MHC



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Murti Chirravuri

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Europ Assistance Australia and New Zealand 



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Kirstie Mathews

IRMCert, Senior Enterprise Risk Manager, First Central Group 



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Angela Seidel

Group Manager, Risk & Internal Audit at Hunter Water 



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Antar Chahine

Chief Risk Officer, Police Bank



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Jennifer Read

Head of Enterprise Risk, Target Group



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Catherine Smith

Senior Customer Engagement and Training Manager, Protecht



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Ian Hadwen

Chief Revenue Officer, Protecht



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Jarred_siddle

Jared Siddle

Chief Customer Delivery Officer, Protecht



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Terence Lee

Vice President, North America, Protecht

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Key sessions


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 & Internal Audit at Hunter Water  

  • Murti Chirravuri, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Europ Assistance Australia and New Zealand

  • 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 Enterprise Risk, Target Group

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

  • Kirstie Matthews,  IRMCert, Senior Enterprise Risk Manager, First Central Group 

  • Ryan Knapton, Head of Customer Success, Protecht 

North America 

  • Matt Connolly, Chief Risk Officer, Banking Circle U.S. (BCUS)

  • John Huether, Chief Risk Officer, Charlesbridge Group, MHC

  • 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: 45 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 , Chief Revenue Officer, 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