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Strategic Risk Leadership: Elevating Board Engagement in a Complex Landscape
A risk leader at a global financial group reveals how customized board engagement, clear communication, and adaptive frameworks enhance oversight.
Jul 23, 2025
Ron Cathcart
Ron Cathcart, Vice Chair, US Board Risk Committee, Natixis US Holding
Tags: Resilience
Strategic Risk Leadership: Elevating Board Engagement in a Complex Landscape
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  • Board engagement is most effective when risk content is tailored, clarified in advance, and focused on strategic implications rather than sheer data volume.
  • Non-financial risks such as cybersecurity, reputation, and operational exposure are becoming as central to board discussions as traditional financial risks.
  • One-on-one pre-meetings with directors enhance understanding and allow the board to engage meaningfully rather than passively receive presentations.
  • A strong risk culture at the board level encourages active dialogue, diverse viewpoints, and alignment between risk management and strategic objectives.
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