Leading Risk Management Consulting Experts 2025

Josh Fleming is the Risk Advisory & GRC practice lead at Echelon Risk + Cyber, where he helps organizations strengthen resilience against today’s most complex cyber and physical threats. He brings a unique ability to bridge technical expertise with executive strategy, enabling leaders to make confident, informed decisions during both preparation and crisis. With extensive experience across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and energy, Josh has partnered with organizations to identify risks, fortify defenses, and implement effective governance strategies. His work spans from building incident prevention programs to leading executive tabletop exercises, risk assessments, and crisis response planning. Josh regularly advises executive teams, C-suites, and boards on incident response readiness and strategic risk management. He is known for developing actionable frameworks and clear decision-making playbooks that reduce risk exposure, accelerate response, and build stakeholder trust. As an industry thought leader, Josh is committed to advancing the conversation around governance, risk, and compliance. He stays at the forefront of emerging trends and regulations, particularly in areas such as AI governance and cybersecurity resilience, to ensure his clients and partners are not only compliant, but future-ready. Above all, Josh is recognized as a trusted advisor who combines technical depth, business acumen, and a client-centric approach to deliver lasting value. His mission is to help organizations move beyond compliance to achieve true resilience and competitive advantage in an evolving risk landscape.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

Dr. Philip D. Mann is an aviation safety and AI governance specialist who spent seventeen years inside the Federal Aviation Administration before founding Vector Strategic Consulting LLC. He rose from field technician to business analyst to instructor and training program manager at the FAA Academy, the agency's training center for the workforce that keeps the National Airspace System running. That path lets him speak about outages, controller staffing, and stalled modernization programs from inside the operation rather than from a press release. His commentary centers on three areas: aviation safety and National Airspace System infrastructure; the governance of artificial intelligence in critical systems where failure carries physical consequences; and the organizational risk, leadership, and human factors that decide whether a safety program holds under pressure. A single argument runs through the work: institutions tend to govern by disaster, writing rules only after the wreckage forces the issue, when they could govern by design and move accountability upstream of the failure. He is the author of The SCAR Framework: A Systematic Approach to AI Decision-Making in Critical Systems, a structured method for deciding when to trust automated systems where a wrong call can cost lives, built on four dimensions: Safety, Complexity, Accountability, and Resilience. His analysis has reached more than 35 million people worldwide across outlets including the Associated Press, USA Today, New Scientist, NewsNation, LiveNOW from Fox, LBC Radio in London, and Deutsche Welle. He works comfortably in print, on camera, and on live radio, holding a technical point in plain language for a general audience or speaking at full depth with a trade or policy reporter. Dr. Mann holds a PhD in Organization and Management, an MBA, an MPA, and a BS in Business Management, with PMP and PMI-RMP certifications. He responds quickly to deadlines and supports every claim with primary sources: FAA orders, NTSB findings, court records, and agency rulemakings.

My professional journey has taken me through various roles where I've sharpened my skills in risk assessment, financial analysis, and building enduring client relationships.Achieving success for me goes beyond the immediate task at hand. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and making a tangible impact in the long term success of the organization. I’m passionate about developing new frameworks that create sustainable and repeatable outcomes within my work. I also believe in the power of collaboration and shared insights to drive progress for each member of my team.I welcome connections from fellow professionals and anyone interested in discussing the future of finance and the potential for innovation within our field. Together, let’s explore the possibilities.

As a Cybersecurity Auditor operating at the intersection of complex digital infrastructures and human systems, my mission is to build resilience in an increasingly volatile world. With over 20 years of experience in Global MNCs, I’ve realized that protecting a network is only half the battle; the ultimate firewall is the clarity and alignment of the professional mind. ​I am a published author of three works that explore the architecture of security and the science of patterns: ​'The Interview': A deep dive into the technical and psychological nuances of Cybersecurity. ​'Cosmic Catalyst' & 'Beyond Constellations': Research into systemic cycles, predictive analytics, and ancient pattern-recognition frameworks. ​ My methodology is unique. By day, I audit global cybersecurity frameworks for US-based clients. Beyond the code, I am a dedicated researcher of Bio-Energetic Systems and Chronobiological Trends. I have successfully applied these 'multidimensional' patterns to predict global events and organizational shifts with high accuracy—bridging the gap between the measurable and the metaphysical. Through my research I offer high-performance philosophy to fellow cybersecurity professionals. My goal is to help leaders navigate 'zero-day' life challenges with the same precision they apply to their digitalecosystem. ​ I believe the future of leadership belongs to those who can traverse both the logical and the intuitive. I am here to help you audit your path to sovereign success.

I’m a security consultant and the founder of North Star Group, where I help individuals, organizations, and communities strengthen their overall safety and preparedness. With over 20 years of experience across military and private-sector security, my work focuses on physical security assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, CPTED principles, workplace violence prevention, and expert witness consulting. I’ve supported clients across a wide range of sectors—including education, government, business, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and houses of worship—by providing practical, real-world guidance rooted in proactive risk management. Whether it’s improving day-to-day security, planning for emergencies, or helping legal teams understand foreseeability and duty of care, I bring a layered and strategic approach to every situation. If you're looking for expert insight on how to build safer environments and reduce risk, I'm always open to contributing. *If any portion of my response is used, I’d appreciate attribution as follows: Daniel Loo, CPP®, PSS, SRMP — Principal Consultant at North Star Group, a Houston-based security and risk management firm.

Govind Balachandran is the founder of Continuuiti, a climate and operational risk intelligence platform that helps enterprises quantify physical climate risk at the asset level. The platform delivers hazard assessments across 12 physical climate perils, flood depth modelling, and financial loss estimation using peer reviewed damage curve methodologies, enabling banks, insurers, and corporates to translate climate exposure into monetary terms. Previously, Govind founded SignalX, a leading AI-based third-party risk management and due diligence platform that he built over seven years into a 600+ customer business serving all Big Four consulting firms, major enterprises with global supply chains, and private equity houses. He raised venture capital from marquee funds, grew the business to profitability, and currently serves as Board Observer, supporting the board and leadership through a GenAI transformation of the business. He brings deep expertise in enterprise risk management, climate risk quantification, physical risk modelling, and building B2B SaaS platforms for regulated industries. Areas of expertise: Physical climate risk assessment, climate value at risk (CVaR), flood risk modelling, climate stress testing for financial institutions, operational resilience, enterprise risk management, third-party risk management, due diligence, supply chain resilience, climate risk for real estate and infrastructure portfolios, B2B SaaS for regulated industries.

Experienced Program and Operations Manager with 10+ years of leadership driving business excellence across finance, technology, and telecom sectors. Based in the Northern Virginia infrastructure corridor, Adeel Ali has a proven track record of directing multi-million dollar federal and enterprise initiatives. A results-oriented strategist skilled in data analytics, cloud cost optimization, and corporate governance frameworks, he specializes in mitigating operational risk and scaling complex IT portfolios from Fairfax to the broader Commonwealth of Virginia.

Cyber Security Consultant and Tech Enthusiast with 10+ years of experience helping businesses strengthen digital security, optimize technology strategies, and drive innovation across the Cyber Security, Business Consulting, Technology, and SaaS industries. Skilled in identifying security risks, implementing resilient solutions, and advising organizations on secure digital transformation initiatives. Passionate about emerging technologies, PKI, cloud security, SaaS ecosystems, and helping startups and enterprises build scalable, secure, and future-ready systems. Known for combining technical expertise with business insight to deliver practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and cybersecurity resilience.

Brian Hunt has spent more than 20 years helping his clients identify and understand how risk could impact their businesses. He joined USI in 2021 as a Vice President for Construction in the Dallas office. In this role, he is the main point of contact to help USI prospects and clients think strategically about their construction-related exposure to risk. Before joining USI, Brian was a Chief Administration Officer and Account Executive in Aon’s Construction Services Group. Before Aon, Brian was a Senior Manager in Austin Industries’ Internal Audit department, evaluating enterprise risk across the organization’s activities. Before that, he spent 13 years at FM Global and was a founding member of FM’s Business Risk Consulting group. Brian has also worked as an economic crimes investigator for Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in Plano, Texas, and as a forensic accountant with the accounting firm of Buchanan Clarke Schlader (BCS), where he conducted financial analysis of business interruption and property damage claims on behalf of large insurance carriers. Brian earned his Bachelor’s from Southwestern University, a Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs from the Bush School at Texas A&M University, and his Master’s in Finance from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Brian is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), and a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS). Brian received the Risk & Insurance magazine Power Broker in Construction award in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024 and was named a finalist for the same recognition in 2022. In addition, he is the publisher of the “Risk, et al…” newsletter, host of the LinkedIn Live show “Risk On / Risk Off,” as well as the creator of the “60 Seconds of Risk” YouTube channel.

SEO and Web Design Specialist at KKT Management Enhance digital strategies and website functionalities. Improve search engine rankings and design user-centric interfaces. Conduct successful SEO campaigns, staying abreast of the latest trends and algorithms. Operations Manager at Anna Nasi Lemak Spicy Asia City Manage day-to-day operations and spearhead online presence. Oversee digital engagement and brand management. Integrate traditional marketing with digital solutions to boost brand visibility and customer interaction.

Mark Lynd is the Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync, one of the nation's leading value-added resellers, where he works daily with C-Suite executives on AI, cybersecurity strategy, and digital transformation. A 5x CIO/CISO, author, thought leader and keynote speaker with decades of hands-on operational experience, Mark brings a rare combination of boardroom perspective and practitioner depth to every engagement. Ranked as a Top 5 Global Thought Leader in both AI and Cybersecurity by Thinkers360, Mark has facilitated over 150 incident response tabletop exercises across school districts, Fortune 500 enterprises, healthcare systems, government agencies, and mid-market manufacturers. His original research from these exercises represents the most comprehensive tabletop dataset published by a single practitioner. Mark has delivered more than 100 keynotes at marquee events including RSA Conference, Oracle CloudWorld, Cisco Partner Summit, Dell Technologies World, IBM Think, and Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit. His speaking topics span AI generative strategy, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, ransomware preparedness, incident response, and business continuity. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa and attended The Wharton School. Mark served honorably in the United States Army's 3rd Ranger battalion, and 82d Airborne. My Newsletters: - Cybervizer: Weekly strategic briefings for 10k+ professionals. (www.cybervizer.com) - AI Bursts: Cutting through the noise of AI adoption. (www.aibursts.com) My Published Books: Books available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and many other outlets: - Cyber War: One Scenario – A guide to infrastructure resilience. - A Leader’s Playbook to Cyber Insurance – Managing the financial ROI of risk. - Cybersecurity Life Skills for Teens – My passion project for digital safety.

I am a highly results-oriented and consultative global talent management senior leader skilled at bringing a breadth and depth of expertise to ideate pragmatic solutions and drive them to flawless execution for maximum impact. I am highly effective at collaborating and gaining buy-in from stakeholders, partnering successfully from the executive level down. My high standards coupled with curiosity, strong project management, and organizational skills result in high-quality work. I am a quick learner and thinker who is able to connect the dots, anticipate issues, and break down problems easily for swift resolution. I am regarded as a strategic problem solver that gets things done and gets them done right. Areas of expertise: Succession Planning - Leadership Development - Assessments - Project Management - High Potential Development - Learning - Coaching - Process Management - Performance Management - Consulting - Competency Management - Talent Systems

Luke Irwin is a cybersecurity strategist, speaker, and Founder of Aegis Cybersecurity, an Australian consultancy focused on cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and strategic advisory. He works with organisations to strengthen cyber resilience through clearer leadership, stronger governance, and practical security programs aligned to business priorities. He is known for helping boards, executives, and business leaders understand cybersecurity as a whole-of-business risk rather than a purely technical issue. His work centres on translating complex security and compliance requirements into commercially grounded decisions that support resilience, accountability, trust, and long-term performance. Luke advises across frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight, NIST, and SMB1001. His experience spans cybersecurity strategy, security maturity uplift, policy and control development, third-party risk, governance improvement, and fractional CISO support, particularly for small to mid-market and regulated organisations. Alongside his advisory work, Luke is a regular speaker and industry commentator on cyber risk, governance, vendor risk, and modern security leadership. He is recognised for his direct, practical perspective and his ability to bridge the gap between technical security expectations and executive decision-making.

Philip Farina is one of the most highly respected and recognized security and safety professionals. He is the Chief Advisor/Consultant for Risky Business, that provides management consulting services to hotels, hospitality organizations and corporations, commercial real estate and private individuals. Philip also provides expert witness litigation support to hotels and law firms. He is the Lead CPTED Practitioner for assessments and training to support the State of Florida State Statute 768.0706 (HB 837). A U.S. Military and Federal Law Enforcement Veteran, he has been proudly featured in Fox News, NBC News, CBS News Money Watch, CNN, ABC News, U.S. News Money & World Report, MSNBC, USA Today, The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, Chicago Sun-Times, Hotel Executive, American Express, Meetings and Conventions, Security Management Magazine, Chief Security Officer CSO Magazine, Police Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Private Wealth, Business Travel Executive, and SecurityInfoWatch. Philip has been recognized as a pioneer in all facets of security, safety and risk management. He began his career while serving in the United States Naval Intelligence Community, where he held top security clearances and gained expertise in antiterrorism and protective services. He participated in U.S. military special operations, amphibious, law enforcement and lifesaving campaigns throughout the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Africa. A nuclear tactical security officer (under the U.S. Department of Energy), he protected radioactive fuels, nuclear facilities and sensitive structures from the threat of terrorism and sabotage. He also conducted government-level risk assessments. During tenure as a federal law enforcement training officer with the U.S. Department of Defense, he was tasked with conducting penetration tests and leading “Red Team” exercises against military installations to analyze existing protection and security measures. While in this capacity, he also wrote the training curriculum for police and maritime security personnel for a new patrol boat concept for the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security. Philip was the Vice President of Loss Control/Loss Prevention for the combined Aimbridge Hospitality/Interstate Hotels portfolios. He was responsible for leading all global enterprise security management, safety and loss/fraud prevention services to protect 90,000+ employees, company operations, guests and assets for over 1800+ hospitality locations in 23+ countries.

𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗘𝗣/𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. I’m a senior 𝗘𝗣/𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 with 20+ years across 𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗶𝗹 & 𝗴𝗮𝘀, accountable for 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — from sanctioning and planning through delivery, commissioning, and close-out. I’m trusted where execution discipline has eroded: • Governance is weak • Risk is poorly understood • Schedules drift, costs escalate, and confidence is gone I specialize in 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, embedding 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, and creating the 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 need to deliver predictable outcomes across complex capital programs. Known for → Turning drifting portfolios into controlled performers → Designing governance that sharpens decision-making → Improving risk visibility, commercial outcomes, and financial performance → Leading PMOs through reset, recovery, and stabilization Impact highlights: • Portfolio risk reduction and execution stabilization • Accelerated delivery and shortened cycles • Multimillion-dollar improvements in cash flow, claims recovery, and profitability This isn’t theory. It’s 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲. How I work I operate at the intersection of 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 • 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 • 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, bringing clarity where there’s noise, structure where there’s ambiguity, and control where confidence is lost — without slowing the business. While I take 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, my primary focus is 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 with direct accountability for EP/EPC execution, governance, and outcomes. Current focus • Senior project delivery or execution leadership • Portfolio / PMO leadership • Turnaround and recovery mandates • Consulting engagements requiring execution accountability Focus areas: EPC project delivery • Portfolio governance • PMO leadership • Project turnaround & recovery • Claims & commercial strategy 👉 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://projifi.blog/ 📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: projifiinsights@gmail.com or LinkedIn DM 🤝 Senior leadership opportunities: Open to confidential conversations 👇 Follow for real-world insights on execution discipline, governance, and capital project leadership.

I am a former Chief Risk Officer and today an industry-leading risk management authority, strategy advisor and author. I created the 52 Risks® management framework (www.52Risks.com) over a decade ago to guide board directors, executives and managers in the identification and management of business risks. Today it is used all over the world, across all industries. I like to describe it as the equivalent of the Balanced Scorecard for risk management. I was awarded Australian Banking & Finance magazine’s Chief Risk Officer of the Year award in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. I am a regular contributor to a range of strategy, risk and finance publications including Company Director Magazine (Australia), Director Today (India), FINSIA (Australia) and The Asian Banker (Singapore). You can read more about my talks and presentations here: https://notwithoutrisk.com/2025-presentations-and-papers/ I am also co-founder of the tech startup, Shelf Labs and Non-Executive Director of the equities trading platform Trade for Good. I am also an advisory board member for several technology and start-up companies. In December 2024, I released the book, Startup Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Founders (www.goruworld) to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Keith Myers is a cybersecurity and AI strategy consultant with 25 years of IT and cybersecurity leadership experience from Fortune 500 environments. He is the founder of Entori (entori.com), a boutique consulting firm that helps small and mid-sized businesses build the governance structures, security frameworks, and AI policies needed to manage technology risk at the executive level. Keith served as SVP of IT at Live Nation Entertainment and VP of International IT at Ticketmaster, where he led enterprise-scale programs across security, compliance, and technology governance. He holds CISSP and CISM certifications and has operated in environments where security, compliance, and operational continuity were daily requirements. His areas of expertise include cybersecurity risk assessment, NIST framework alignment, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, AI governance and policy development, Microsoft 365 security, and IT management consulting for small and mid-sized businesses. He brings an executive perspective to complex technology risk topics and translates that complexity into language that business leaders and boards can act on. Keith is available to comment on cybersecurity risk management, AI adoption and governance, data privacy and compliance, cyber insurance requirements, and the technology challenges facing small and mid-sized businesses.

Accomplished program manager focusing on physical security (PS), information security (INFOSEC), continuity of operations (COOP), exercises and experiments, and knowledge management (KM) programs and projects for military, Federal/state government agencies, and private sector clients. Work for small-to-large size engineering, logistics or consulting firms includes security, continuity and analysis project management for Departments of Defense, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Energy and Homeland Security (DoD, DoJ, USDA, DoI, DoE and DHS) client organizations, and global commercial enterprises.

A pragmatic leader with experience guiding, building, and scaling cybersecurity and privacy programs across sectors. I formerly led the Information Security program for Udemy an EdTech firm. Implemented company-wide cybersecurity and data privacy governance programs for payment organizations, Led service delivery strategy, audits and penetration testing engagements for Consulting organizations and help company stakeholders understand likely business threats and practical methods to minimize risk.