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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, Vice Chair, US Board Risk Committee, Natixis US Holding
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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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