FIN2407. Enterprise Risk Assessment — Small Panel Q&A

In today’s dynamic business landscape, aligning enterprise risks with company strategy is crucial for ensuring the organization’s risk management framework supports its long-term objectives and competitive position. This alignment allows for proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that could impede strategic goals. Reporting these risks to executive leaders and the Board of Directors is essential for informed decision-making, enabling them to understand the risk landscape, prioritize resources effectively, and ensure that risk management practices are integrated into the strategic planning process. This session on risk assessment is designed to equip risk management professionals with essential skills to identify, evaluate, and report risks effectively, thereby reducing the impact of potential threats. During this small panel Q&A format session, we’ll hear from two seasoned risk leaders (Jennifer Horton, VP of Internal Audit, Designer Brands; and LaToya Lacey, VP, Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance, Estee Lauder Companies) and gain their perspectives on how they manage risks at their companies.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the importance of aligning enterprise risks with company strategy in today's dynamic business environment, including the processes for proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic risks.
• Recall insights from experienced risk management professionals on reporting risks to executive leaders and the Board of Directors, ensuring they have the necessary information for informed decision-making.