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A More Useful Way to Think About Risk Appetite
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The PRA and FCA Mean Business
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RAiDAR AI and the Return of Human-Centred Intelligence
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Media Release | Battleground Compliance Module
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How to stay resilient in the cold months of winter
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BCI World 2025 Crisis Exercising Panel Learnings
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The False Maturity of Resilience
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Key UK Regulatory Shifts for Summer 2025
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Battleground’s Guide to Year-Round Resilience
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Summer Resilience Guide
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Preparing for UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
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Care Show 2025 Learnings
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Media Release | May 2025
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Battleground Puts Boots on the Ground in the UK
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PODCASTS
Craig chats with Kirsty Altis-Downie exploring her unconventional journey into the world of risk management. Kirsty’s story is one of adaptability, discovery and the evolving landscape of risk management. Tune in for insights from her recent trip to the RIMS conference in the US, highlighting the bright future of risk with enthusiastic young professionals entering the field.
In this very special episode to kick of the new financial year, Craig, shares his personal journey from a graduate at KPMG to leading Battleground Group. Reflecting on pivotal moments that led establishment of Battleground. Craig delves into the challenges and revelations that led to eventually build the Battleground SaaS product and the exciting future of Battleground Group.
In this episode of Battleground Chats, Craig sits down with Greg Gokavi-Whaley to explore his fascinating journey into the world of risk and resilience. They delve into Greg’s unique career path, which began with a move from music to financial services, eventually leading him to become a risk professional and CRO. Greg shares insights on the importance of creativity and design thinking in risk management.
Craig chats with Jag Narayan at the RMIA 2026 conference about his career journey, from Westpac’s internal audit to becoming the CRO at State Super. They explore the evolving landscape of risk management, particularly within the superannuation industry, and the critical role it plays in safeguarding Australians’ financial future. Hear first hand about the importance of strategic exercises in preparing for potential crises.
Join Craig and Zack Gurdon at the RMIA 2026 conference in Canberra as they explore Zack’s fascinating journey in the world of risk management. From his early days in security and intelligence to his pivotal roles at Australia Post, Telstra, NBN, and now as Chief Risk Officer at ASIC, Zack shares insights into how he navigated career transitions and embraced the challenges of different organisational cultures.
In this episode Craig sits down with Chris Krause to explore her fascinating journey in the risk and resilience sector. Chris shares how she unexpectedly found herself in the world of risk management after starting her career in accounting and auditing at KPMG. Hear these valuable insights into the dynamic world of risk and her current role in the superannuation sector.
Jack Salkild, a former paramedic turned risk and resilience expert, shares his journey from working with New South Wales Ambulance to his current role at Battleground, highlighting the critical lessons learned along the way. We delve into the importance of decision-making under pressure and the HALT factors—hungry, angry, late, and tired—that can impair judgment.
Joe McDavitt & Paul Minter, chat all things Non-Financial Risk & Resilience in financial services. Listen to what good risk management looks like from the front line of risk & resilience. Tune in as we unravel the essentials of proper risk management and share insights from our extensive experience in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the subject, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the battleground of non-financial risk. and explores what these changes mean as we step into 2026.
Hear from resilience professional Helen Lipscombe recorded live from BCI World Hybrid in London. Helen shares her unique journey from working on oil rigs as a geologist to becoming a leader in business continuity and crisis management. We delve into how her scientific background shaped her structured approach to resilience planning.
Tune into a very special Battleground Chats podcast episode with Craig Goldberg, Joe McDavitt, Luke Smailes & Peter Duffy. Enjoy this reflective look back at a year full of change, challenge, and growth. From major shifts in financial regulations to dynamic political developments, 2025 has certainly kept us all on our toes. Our team dives into the biggest takeaways from the year, the ups, the downs, and everything in between, and explores what these changes mean as we step into 2026.
Learn from resilience expert, Jodie Wentworth’s journey from her pivotal role at London Underground and then in Australia across consulting, utilities and critical infrastructure, from gas leaks to the 7th of July bombings. Plus, the challenges of connecting back-office operations with frontline crisis management and continuous learning required.
Live at BCI World Hybrid 2025 in London, Craig delvse into Sarah Hobday-Mitchell’s unexpected journey into the world of risk and resilience, beginning with a role at the CDC and leading to her pivotal work with the US Navy, and the need for integrated approaches across departments.
Craig chats with Paul Minter, a seasoned expert in risk and resilience about unique journey from the UK regulator’s economics team to consulting roles and his current work at Battleground. He delves into how simplifying data processes can enhance decision-making.
LIVE PODCAST RECORDING
On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we kicked off RMIA Disaster Reduction Week with our first-ever live Battleground Chats featuring Simon Levy from RMIA. The message was clear: fund resilience now to avoid paying for disasters later.
SPECIAL EDITION | CELEBRATING 20 EPISODES
A special milestone episode of Battleground Chats as we celebrate over 20 insightful conversations with leaders in risk and resilience. Craig explores key themes from our journey so far: the foundational role of risk and the ultimate goal of resilience, the importance of business continuity as a daily practice, and how crises serve as stress tests revealing true strengths.
James Ng, delves into his experiences at Tabcorp and Telstra, and shares his career trajectory from IT audits at Deloitte to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We also explore the dynamic world of cybersecurity, discussing its collaborative nature and the shared mission against common threats. Join us as James offers valuable insights for those aspiring to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.
Live from COBA, Kate Gannon delves into her time in London, her role in transforming risk frameworks, and the challenges she faced during a cyber crisis. From starting as a chartered accountant and auditor in Australia to becoming a process and operating model consultant. Kate shares her experiences working in risk management across the globe while bringing humour into the boardroom.
James Ng, delves into his experiences at Tabcorp and Telstra, and shares his career trajectory from IT audits at Deloitte to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We also explore the dynamic world of cybersecurity, discussing its collaborative nature and the shared mission against common threats. Join us as James offers valuable insights for those aspiring to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.
Live from COBA, Kate Gannon delves into her time in London, her role in transforming risk frameworks, and the challenges she faced during a cyber crisis. From starting as a chartered accountant and auditor in Australia to becoming a process and operating model consultant. Kate shares her experiences working in risk management across the globe while bringing humour into the boardroom.
James Ng, delves into his experiences at Tabcorp and Telstra, and shares his career trajectory from IT audits at Deloitte to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We also explore the dynamic world of cybersecurity, discussing its collaborative nature and the shared mission against common threats. Join us as James offers valuable insights for those aspiring to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.
Live from COBA, Kate Gannon delves into her time in London, her role in transforming risk frameworks, and the challenges she faced during a cyber crisis. From starting as a chartered accountant and auditor in Australia to becoming a process and operating model consultant. Kate shares her experiences working in risk management across the globe while bringing humour into the boardroom.
Live from COBA, Elsbeth Torelli, a true leader in risk & resilience, shares her inspiring journey from legal executive to Chief Risk Officer & COBA Board Director. We delve into her experiences in risk management, discussing the evolution of the field, the impact of AI, and the importance of balancing risk and compliance. Join us for an engaging conversation on the multifaceted world of risk and resilience.
Paul Perkins, a seasoned professional in the risk and resilience space, to explore his fascinating career journey. We delve into the evolution of resilience as an organisation-wide concept with Paul and discuss the integration of risk management within industries. Whether you’re a risk professional or just curious about the field, this conversation offers valuable takeaways on the interconnectedness of risk and resilience.
Craig Walsh delves into how his experience in the Armed Robbery Squad & Special Operations Group shaped his approach to crisis management. Craig shares insights on leadership, authenticity, and the importance of being open to feedback, and discusses the significant changes implemented and navigating challenging inquiries at Crown Casino.
Peter Duffy, our very own Director of Risk & Resilience shares his hard-won lessons from high-stakes insolvency cases and offers a behind-the-scenes look at managing risk within CSIRO. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with stories of resilience, innovation, and real-world risk management.
Jane Couchman, CRO and Group Executive for Sustainability at Aware Super, shares her passion for finance, insights on the evolving risk landscape, and how she integrates sustainability into strategy. Join us as we uncover the exciting opportunities and challenges in the world of risk and resilience.
Martin Simpson founder and CEO of a boutique advisory firm in the UK, discusses his fascinating journey from aspiring fighter pilot to resilience expert with Craig Goldberg. Martin shares how his career path took unexpected turns, leading him through roles at GE, Deloitte, and PwC.
Vivek Chopra shares his fascinating journey from external auditor to becoming a key figure in risk management, exploring the concept of “risk and resilience fatigue”, the future of risk management, and the strategies needed to thrive in this critical field.
RMIA‘s Simon Levy sits down with Craig in this chat about how risk and resilience have evolved beyond mere theories to become integral in strategic decision-making and the future role of risk professionals as strategic advisor.
With Julian Wakim we delve into his experiences working in the US, particularly in San Francisco, where he navigated the complexities of technology risk management.
With our very own Damian Connell, we explore his incredible transition from a 15-year-old working at Tip Top Bakeries to becoming a key figure in the consulting world.
With Jo Papantoniou. From NAB call-centre to senior crisis manager at Crown Casino, Craig chats with Jo as they explore her unexpected journey into the world of risk and resilience.
With Andrew Duane. Sharing his insights from his early days in computer network defence at the UK Ministry of Defence to his current role as Head of Risk at Wesfarmers.
With Michael Gladstone. From New York City public school teacher to a US government crisis and resilience specialist and his move to crypto industry.
With Kirsty Sullivan, expert in risk and resilience, shares her fascinating journey from the Royal Australian Navy to becoming a Chief Risk Officer.
With Mark Cannadine, risk and resilience expert, to explore his early days as a police officer in the UK to his diverse roles in Australia.
With Tom Garcia we explore Tom’s journey from working in a dairy and tyre factories to navigating the complexities of financial risk.
With Dan Bailey at the DRJ Fall conference in Dallas, a seasoned expert with over 30 years in disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management.
With Matthew Cheal, exploring his fascinating journey from working at McDonald’s to leading risk and resilience efforts in the Human Services sector.
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