Star Charts and Stewardship: Aligning Risk with Mission Objectives with Jennifer Geary

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, Michael Rasmussen is joined by Jennifer Geary, seasoned CRO, COO, and bestselling author, for a conversation that explores risk not as a bureaucratic burden, but as a navigational system for achieving mission success.

With decades of hands-on experience across fintech, banking, NGOs, and tech, Jennifer brings both operational grit and boardroom perspective to the discussion. Together, they examine why risk management must start with organizational objectives, not with fear or compliance, and how that mindset shift unlocks true strategic value.

They also dive into the UK Corporate Governance Code and the growing influence of Provision 29. With London Stock Exchange-listed companies operating far beyond the UK, Jennifer and Michael explore how expectations for internal control and risk reporting are now rippling across countries, reshaping how boards think about assurance and oversight.

The episode also ventures into international waters, unpacking key differences in how the US and Europe approach regulation and risk culture. From fragmented American frameworks to more principles-based European regimes, the contrasts reveal both challenges and opportunities for global risk leaders.

Finally, no modern episode would be complete without AI on the radar. Jennifer shares her perspective on the emerging risks AI presents, and how risk professionals can harness AI themselves to strengthen controls, forecast threats, and evolve alongside the technology that’s redefining the enterprise.

For anyone looking to move risk from checkbox to compass, and chart a course through complexity with clarity, this episode delivers.