Why Stressed Exit Readiness Is Becoming a Regulatory Priority

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Why Proving Stressed Exit Readiness Is Becoming A Regulatory Priority

At Vendor & Third Party Risk Europe, Wayne Scott discusses the growing regulatory focus on stressed exit planning and operational resilience. Ahead of his session at Vendor & Third Party Risk USA, he explores why organizations must move beyond documented policies to demonstrate real-world exit readiness, how firms can address third-party dependencies, and what regulators increasingly expect from resilience programmes.

Jun 29, 2026

Wayne Scott, GRC Solutions Lead, Escode, part of NCC Group

Tags: Vendor and Third Party Risk

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In this onsite interview, Wayne Scott examines the evolving expectations surrounding operational resilience and stressed exit planning. He discusses how regulatory frameworks such as DORA are shifting the focus from policy documentation to demonstrable evidence, requiring firms to prove they can continue operating or exit critical third-party arrangements under stressed conditions.

Scott also explores the practical challenges organizations face, including limited visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, concentration risk, subcontractor dependencies, and ownership gaps across resilience programmes. He outlines how testing, validation, and independent assurance can help firms strengthen resilience capabilities and move from theoretical planning to operational readiness.

Wayne Scott Bio

Wayne Scott has over 30 years of experience helping regulated organisations manage compliance and resilience requirements. As Global Regulatory Compliance Solutions Lead at Escode, he works with firms across financial services, technology, and critical infrastructure to align software escrow and continuity solutions with supervisory expectations in Europe, North America, Asia, and other major markets. With deep expertise in software escrow, Wayne co-authors Escode’s consultation responses on third-party risk, supply chain resilience, and operational compliance, supporting both clients and regulators as they address an evolving digital risk landscape. He advises organisations and their suppliers on practical measures such as stressed exit planning and continuity frameworks that minimise disruption from supplier failure. An active contributor to industry discussions, Wayne shares insights on international regulatory developments and helps organisations translate complex requirements into effective business practices.