“In sustainability, start at the top, or risk being sidelined.” – Aurore Lecanon In this CPD accredited episode of RiskMasters, host Julien Haye sits down with Aurore Lecanon, a seasoned Chief Risk Officer in the insurance industry, to explore the intersection of sustainability and risk management. Aurore shares her unique career journey from her beginnings in the insurance sector to becoming a leader in risk management. She delves into the challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainability into corporate strategy, offering insights into the evolving nature of risk leadership and the critical role of culture, governance, and strategic alignment in achieving sustainable outcomes. In this edition of RiskMasters, you will learn: Career Path and Evolution in Risk Management: Aurore reflects on her diverse experience in the insurance industry, discussing her unexpected path to becoming a Chief Risk Officer and the strategic perspective this role offers. She provides insights into how understanding the holistic view of risk can drive business decisions and foster innovation. Challenges of Integrating Sustainability: Aurore discusses the complexities of embedding sustainability within risk frameworks. She emphasises the importance of aligning sustainability goals with overall business strategies, the role of regulatory requirements, and the cultural transformation needed to achieve meaningful impact. Gender Dynamics and Leadership: Aurore shares her experience as a woman in a senior role in the insurance industry. She challenges common misconceptions about women in leadership, reflecting on the strengths women bring to decision-making and the value of diverse perspectives in enriching business strategy and risk management. Trends at the Cross-Section of Sustainability and Risk: Aurore highlights the future of risk management, focusing on innovations like AI-driven risk assessments and the use of data analytics to support sustainable decisions. She discusses the potential of technologies like blockchain to enhance transparency in supply chains and the need for industry-wide collaboration to achieve net-zero goals. More about Aurore Lecanon: Aurore Lecanon is a seasoned Chief Risk Officer with extensive experience in both life and general insurance sectors, having held leadership roles at major firms like Aviva, Old Mutual, Prudential, and Direct Line. A French quant by background, Aurore has a deep understanding of asset liability management, financial risk, and the strategic aspects of risk management. Her commitment to embedding sustainability into risk strategies has made her a thought leader in the industry. Connect with Aurore on LinkedIn to explore more on sustainability, risk management, and leadership in the insurance industry. Tune in to this episode for an in-depth discussion on the integration of sustainability into risk frameworks, the evolving role of risk leaders, and the cultural and strategic shifts necessary for building resilient, future-ready organisations. Find out more about Aurore Lecanon LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurore-lecanon/ ​ Discover connected risk management and oversight topics: 1/. Top Enterprise Risk Management Trends in 2024 2/. Effective Strategies for Managing Risks in AI-Driven Business Decision-Making 3/. How to Identify and Manage Emerging Risks? Download your CPD Certificate: Link: https://thecpd.group/podcast Accreditation number: 800033