On 23 April, BDO’s Perth office played host to a timely discussion around the challenge confronting many leaders: how to manage risk in an environment that is no longer predictable.
The firm’s Risk Sundowner brought together senior voices from business, government, and advisory, creating a forum that moved beyond theory and into the realities shaping decision-making across Western Australia. Moderated by Mark Pownall, the panel featured Mark Arena, Board Member of Intel 471 and Owner of the Perth Wildcats; Andrew Hillbeck, Partner in Risk Advisory Services at BDO; and Tony Longhorn, Assistant Commissioner of the Western Australian Police Force, each bringing a distinct perspective to what is fast becoming a shared challenge.
Drawing on perspectives from cyber intelligence, advisory, and law enforcement, the discussion pointed to a shared reality: the pace of change has accelerated to the point where traditional risk models are struggling to keep up, leaving organisations to consistently operate with a high degree of uncertainty.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on diesel supply provided a clear example of how global forces are translating…
