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In an era of rapidly evolving and interconnected risks, hiring a risk committee consultant is crucial to equip boards with expert guidance, ensuring proactive risk management and safeguarding organizational stability.
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BRINGING YOU THE EXPERTISE TO SUCCEED
RISK COMMITTEE CONSULTING
Establish a strong, effective risk committee tailored to your organization. We guide you in defining roles, structure, and oversight processes so risk is clearly owned, properly governed, and embedded into board and executive decision-making from the start.
RISK ANALYSIS
Gain deeper understanding of the risks that face boards now. Our expert advisors are uniquely positioned and have the real-world experience to provide in-depth analysis of specific risk areas relevant to each client, assisting directors and executives in making informed decisions.
RISK TRAINING CONSULTING
We provide risk training that equips your board and leadership team with practical, relevant insight. Our sessions strengthen understanding of emerging risks, clarify oversight responsibilities, and help you apply risk considerations confidently in real-world decisions.
SUSAN C. KEATING
CHAIR & CEO, BRC
Four decades of corporate board experience, executive positions, and award winning career.
CATHERINE A. ALLEN
CHAIR EMERITUS, FOUNDER, BRC
Four decades of corporate board experience, executive positions, and award winning career.
MANAGING RISK WHERE YOU NEED IT MOST
Emerging Technology: AI & Quantum Computing
Using artificial intelligence to identify, assess, and mitigate digital security risks, enhancing protection against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Talent, Leadership & Organizational Risk
Focus on identifying, preparing for, and adapting to potential disruptions to ensure continuity and minimize impact on operations, reputation, and financial stability.
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Focus on identifying and mitigating risks to protect individuals’ personal information and ensure data handling complies with privacy regulations.
Board Strategy & Governance
Assessing and managing risks associated with external partners to protect an organization from potential operational, financial, and compliance issues.
Crisis Management & Strategic Communications
Identifying and mitigating threats to an organization’s public perception to protect brand value and stakeholder trust.
Geopolitical Risk & Intelligence
Mitigating risks arising from political instability, regulatory changes, and international tensions that could impact business operations and strategy.
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute intro call to identify key areas of growth.
How It Works
Define Your Needs
Our team works with you to identify key areas of risk.
Choose a Date
Choose to work in person or over the web.
Get Custom Consulting
Recieve expert consulting from authorities of the industry.
MEET YOUR TEAM
SUSAN C. KEATING
CONSULTANT FACILITATOR
Susan Keating has extensive experience as a chief executive and board member for financial services companies and membership organizations. She is recognized for her leadership impact and deep understanding of industry consolidation, regulation and risk management, and is a global corporate governance expert on best practices and emerging trends. She has served on bank and insurance company board audit, finance, compensation and executive committees.
CHAIR & CEO, BRC
- WOMEN CORPORATE DIRECTORS FOUNDATION (WCD) President & CEO and Director
- NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING (NFCC), President & CEO and Director
- ALLFIRST FINANCIAL, INC., President & CEO and Director
- BANK OF AMERICA, Executive Vice President, Senior Banking Executive
- FIRST BANK SYSTEM, INC., Senior Vice President
Award Winning Specialist
- Top 10 Women in Money, WalletPop.com
- Maryland’s Top 100 Circle of Excellence
- Baltimore County Diversity Council Award
- Towson University, Towson, Maryland
- Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
CATHERINE A. ALLEN
CONSULTANT FACILITATOR
Catherine Allen is Founder and Chair of the Board Risk Committee, a nonprofit aiming to foster more effective enterprise risk management and board oversight. She was a former corporate executive at Dun and Bradstreet and Citicorp, and has served as a public, private and nonprofit board director. She is known as an outstanding leader in technology strategy, innovation and thought leadership for boards, especially in the areas of emerging technologies and risks and risk management.
CHAIR EMERITUS, FOUNDER, BRC
- SANTE FE GROUP, Founder and Chairman of the Board
- BANKING POLICY INSTITUTE, Founding CEO
- CITI BANK, Vice President of Business and Development Alliances
Award Winning Specialist
- Top 25 Women in Cybersecurity
- NACD 100 Most Influential Directors
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling Making a Difference Award
- Agenda Magazine Director to Watch Award
- Griffiths Society Award
meet your experts
retired SENIOR cia OPERATIONS OFFICER, AUTHOR, EDUCATOR
DOUGLAS LONDON
Author of The Recruiter, is a retired Senior CIA Operations Officer and former U.S. Marine with 34 years of global intelligence leadership, expertise in geopolitical and security threats, and teaching roles at Georgetown and Johns Hopkins SAIS.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, FIRST FED
LYNN TERWOERDS
A technology and risk leader with over 25 years of experience at Microsoft, Barclays, and Oracle, deep expertise in emerging technologies and cybersecurity, and current board service as audit committee chair of a NASDAQ-listed company.
GLOBAL MANAGING DIRECTOR,ACCENTURE
LISA O’CONNOR
A visionary in cybersecurity and emerging technology risk leader with 37 years of experience, former Accenture Global Security R&D leader and CISO, now CEO of Decoded Futures. Expertise in the impact of technologies; generative AI, quantum security, and advanced data ecosystems.
strategic financial executive
JOE PROCHASKA
Seasoned board member and strategic financial executive with over 30 years of experience in insurance and financial services, former EVP and Chief Accounting Officer at MetLife and Aon, a Qualified Risk Expert and a CPA with deep expertise in financial reporting, governance, risk oversight, M&A, and cybersecurity.
Strategic Advisor for cyber risk & legal strategy
CAROLINE MCGLYNN
An attorney, business leader, and risk strategist with over 25 years of experience spanning government, private legal practice, cybersecurity, and global consulting. She has held senior roles at organizations including the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, SentinelOne, and Booz Allen Hamilton, where she led growth initiatives and advised on complex legal, operational, and cybersecurity risks.
Strategic Reputation Management & Crisis Communications
SUSAN KING
A seasoned strategic communications advisor with extensive experience helping organizations, boards, and executive leaders manage reputation, and communicate effectively during times of change and crisis.
Talent Management & Leadership Development
MARY-LOUISE FAZZANO
An experienced executive specializing in talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She has spent decades helping organizations strengthen executive leadership, build high-performing teams, and align talent strategies with business objectives.
direct access to globally recognized experts
ACCESS RISK RESOURCES
In addition to consulting services, organizations can access past webinars and curated reports through the Board Risk Committee, offering valuable insights on board governance and risk oversight.
ABOUT BRC
Board Risk Committee, doing business as Board Risk Consulting, is a specialized advisory firm providing boards and executive teams with direct access to world-class risk experts for clear, actionable oversight guidance.
The information provided by Board Risk Consulting is for educational and advisory purposes only and is not intended as legal, financial, or regulatory advice.
While we provide access to experienced advisors and subject matter experts, all insights, recommendations, and materials are offered to support board-level understanding and decision-making. Board Risk Consulting does not guarantee outcomes, results, or performance.
Advisors engaged through Board Risk Consulting are independent professionals, and their views do not necessarily represent those of the organization.
Use of this website and participation in any advisory engagement is at your own discretion and risk.