This risk manager wants to see the risk management profession become as respected a career path as being a banker, lawyer or engineer.

Rodney Escobar, director of risk management for the state of Tennessee, believes that to fuel successful risk management programs, risk managers must become savvy about using data to gain leadership buy-in.

This director of corporate operations believes risk management has done a great job of filling the talent gap, but it can do more to adopt helpful technologies into the fold.

This risk manager for Groupon says the ability within risk and insurance to innovate helps drive her focus and execute her vision.

Hanesbrands Inc.’s Vicki Telford talks AI, the hardening market, and the peril of reputational risk in the age of social media.

Joey Hayles of Crestwood Equity Partners talks technology, regulatory tribulations and the transition to a carbon-free future.

The risks facing higher education are always shifting, but keeping the focus on student safety and education helps Luke Figora stay ahead.

As risk manager for a major entertainment company, Brad Waldron says collaboration with outside parties is key to staying successful amid evolving consumer preferences.

The manufacturing industry has unique cyber exposures, and this risk manager knows it’s important to stay on top of the sector’s rapidly changing use of technology. 

Watching workers go home safe and injury-free is why this health and safety manager does his job.

Rebecca Cady at Children’s National is keeping on top of the growing risks impacting health care, including cyber security, reputational risk and maintaining vendor relationships.

Janine Kral works to identify and mitigate risks, building strong partnerships with leaders and ensuring they see her as support rather than a blocker. 

Meet Eric Dobkin, director, insurance and risk management, for Merck & Co. Inc.

This director of corporate risk management believes in the education available for risk managers, but more effort should be given to developing talent.

This university risk director says the profession has come a long way, but risk managers can increase their value by getting more involved in business strategy and driving true ERM.

This director of risk management sees cyber, IP and reputation risks as evolving threats, but more formal education may make emerging risk professionals better prepared.

The risk manager for Boyd Gaming Corp. says curiosity keeps him engaged, and continual education will be the key to managing emerging risks.

As a professor of business, Jack Hampton knows firsthand the positive impact education has on risk managers as they tackle growing risks.

Janet Sheiner, VP of risk management and real estate at AMN Healthcare Services Inc., sees innovation as an answer to fast-evolving and emerging risks.

Mohegan Gaming’s director of risk management recognizes the value of the people around her in creating success.