ERM Q&A Interviews

ERM often is described as a journey. Since organizations pursue different missions through diverse objectives, no two journeys are exactly alike. Explore this series of RIMS interviews to discover how these successful risk professionals accelerate their ERM journeys to protect and create value for their respective organizations.

Michael Liebowitz

Michael Liebowitz discusses the challenges – and rewards – of implementing a global ERM approach across New York University’s international “mega-operation” in four short years.

Laura Langone

Laura Langone discusses the importance of tailoring ERM to fit the organization and its culture, based on her broad experience with a highly regulated biotech firm, as well as fast-paced technology companies.

Colin Knox

Colin Knox discusses his observations about the evolution of ERM in Australia, based on his experience in industries as diverse as mining, beer production, and wine making.

Scot Schwarting

Scot Schwarting discusses how implementing ERM has made an impact at Whirlpool Corp., a company with $20 billion in global sales and dozens of facilities around the world.

Bob O’Connor

Bob O’Connor discusses the value Rockwell Automation's ERM program, and how the company has applied ERM to manage risks posed by its far-flung supply chain.

Joanna Makomaski

Joanna Makomaski discusses how she is applying her ERM expertise to the Pan American Games on behalf of the Toronto 2015 Organizing Committee.

Rob Gould

Rob Gould discusses Harley-Davidson’s approach to creating an ERM program, focusing primarily on strategic risks to the organization’s storied brand value.

Drew Zavatsky

Drew Zavatsky discusses his journey from ERM neophyte to conversant veteran at the 13th biggest state in the country.

John Phelps

John Phelps discusses Florida Blue's ERM program, one that is keenly focused on uncertainty above all other exposure concerns.

Jean-Francois Baril

Jean-Francois Baril discusses his approach to implementing ERM at Montreal's Concordia University, whose founding institutions date back more than 160 years.

Dan Baldwin

Dan Baldwin discusses the ERM program at publicly traded Leggett & Platt, Inc., which designs and produces a diverse array of products for homes, offices and vehicles.

Grace Crickette

Grace Crickette discusses her quest to implement AAA NCNU's Enterprise Risk Management strategy with a team of legal, compliance, risk management and internal audit experts.

John Hach

John Hach discusses gaining support from the top of the company while migrating Lincoln Electric to an ERM platform.

Pamela Rogers

Pamela Rogers discusses reducing strategic, financial and operating risks through an ERM program at Weight Watchers.