Vantage Risk Council: July 2026 Key Takeaways
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Executive Summary
Verdantix recently convened the Vantage Risk Council, bringing together senior industry leaders to discuss critical risk issues, emerging challenges, and evolving priorities. Key discussions explored AI adoption in risk management, where trust remains a greater barrier than capability; risk assessment frameworks and why a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective; and current trends in risk management and GRC software investment. This resource captures the council's key insights, outlines the primary challenges facing members, and highlights the solutions and best practices shared during the session.
To learn more about the Vantage Risk Council and view the full list of participating members, visit Vantage Councils.
About the Authors
Tom Murphy
Industry Analyst
Tom is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in third-party, GRC, reputational and geopolitical risk. His current research agenda focuses on how organizations can ins...
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Lucy Drury
Marketing Manager, Councils & Brand
Lucy is a Manager in the Verdantix Marketing team, overseeing the Verdantix Vantage Councils programme, which brings together senior executives from leading global organizatio...
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