In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, Captain Michael Rasmussen is joined by Franck Baron—President of IFRIMA and Group General Manager for Risk Management & Insurance at International SOS—for a deep-space dive into the evolving world of enterprise risk. With a career spanning Mars to Danone, AXA to Firmenich, and leadership roles across Europe and Asia-Pacific, Franck offers a global perspective few can match.

They explore how the risk profession has changed over the years, and why those changes matter. From the growing confusion between risk and compliance to the cultural divides between U.S., European, and Asia-Pacific approaches, Franck unpacks the nuance behind the titles and frameworks. He makes the case for keeping risk and compliance distinct, even in a world where compliance risks are rising fast.

Most importantly, they ask the question: what does good risk management really look like inside an organization? Franck shares what works, what doesn’t, and how risk leaders can earn influence not by shouting the loudest, but by enabling better decisions, stronger resilience, and clearer strategy.

If you’ve ever felt like your risk program was stuck in orbit, this conversation might just give you the coordinates to chart a new course.

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, Captain Michael Rasmussen welcomes aboard Laura Fox, Risk Director at AstroPay, for a high-warp journey through the risk galaxy. Laura reflects on her experience as a woman navigating a still male-dominated corner of the business universe, and why diverse leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it reshapes how teams approach uncertainty, challenge groupthink, and make smarter decisions.

She also tackles the great divide between best practice and boots-on-the-ground reality. From under-resourced teams to overengineered frameworks, Laura shares where theory often falls short—and how to bridge that gap without losing sight of what actually works.

From building risk frameworks from scratch to spotting the strategic opportunities others miss, Laura shows us what it takes to bring risk out of the engine room and into the command deck—where it belongs.

Tune in as they boldly go beyond the compliance checkbox and into the vibrant unknown of proactive, people-first risk leadership.

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, we embark on a journey with André Schneider, Chairman of the World Climate Foundation, to explore the intersection of sustainability, risk management, and global leadership. With a background that spans from his early career as a professional musician to transformative roles at the World Economic Forum and Genève Aéroport, André shares how he’s charted a course for sustainable development across the globe. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in integrating sustainability into risk management strategies, and how leaders can navigate this evolving frontier to drive lasting change in infrastructure, climate action, and corporate responsibility. Tune in for a conversation that boldly tackles the future of sustainability in risk management.

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, we embark on a journey with Stéphane Martin, CEO of Smart Risk Consulting and Co-Founder of Risk-In, recorded live at Risk-In 2025 in Zurich. Stéphane takes us through his years of experience as a risk management practitioner, sharing his mission to boldly navigate the ever-evolving landscape of governance, security, and resilience. He also reveals what it takes to organize Risk-In, a conference that gathers risk professionals to explore new frontiers in risk management. Tune in for an exciting and insightful episode that explores the final frontier of risk management!

In the third episode of Risk Is Our Business, we’re joined by Alex Sidorenko, a seasoned risk executive with extensive experience across strategic, investment, and operational risks in multibillion-dollar corporations across Australia, GCC, and Europe. Currently serving as the Group Head of Risk, Insurance, and Internal Audit at Serra Verde, Alex shares his expertise in applying AI for risk management, third-party risk analysis, and decision-making. He also discusses his popular risk management chatbot, RAW@AI, and the impact of quantitative risk analysis on saving millions in premiums. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of AI in risk management and how it’s reshaping the industry.

In the second episode of Risk Is Our Business, we boldly go where few GRC leaders have gone before, with Graeme Fleming. With over 25 years of experience charting the stars of governance, risk, and compliance, Graeme takes us on a journey from his early days at PwC to his current mission leading GRC strategies at Workiva. As we explore the evolution of risk management, Graeme reveals how it has shifted from a compliance-focused approach to a more strategic, objective-driven endeavor at the CEO level. In true Star Trek fashion, we discuss how GRC professionals can adapt to new challenges, leverage technology, and steer their organizations through the complexities of risk. Join us on this mission to understand how Graeme and other risk captains are navigating today’s GRC universe.

In this premiere episode of Risk is Our Business, Michael Rasmussen sits down with Andie Wood, a global regulatory expert with a fascinating background in biological sciences, data modeling, and technology. Together, they explore how regulations vary across borders, and how cultural context shapes compliance expectations. From biodiversity standards to boardroom reporting, Andie shares insights into why organizations report what they do, and how understanding the “why” can lead to smarter, more globally attuned risk strategies. Set phasers to "informed."