Qualified Risk Directors® play a vital role on corporate boards by equipping them with the expertise and tools necessary to navigate complex business environments effectively. Qualified Risk Directors® focus on the positive governance of risk-taking®, which signifies their deep understanding of risk governance and their commitment to continuous innovation and risk-taking to achieve goals. Their strategic insight helps boards integrate advanced risk governance frameworks, enhancing decision-making and organizational resilience. By fostering a culture of risk-informed decision-making and promoting diverse perspectives, Qualified Risk Directors® ensure that boards are well-prepared to address regulatory complexities, drive strategic initiatives, and maintain public trust.
Any board governing in a complex business environment like that we face in today's world needs Qualified Risk Directors® to ably fulfill the Duty of Care around innovation and resiliency. Learn more below or contact us.
As a Qualified Risk Director®, you demonstrate your exceptional ability to integrate corporate strategy with the positive governance of risk-taking®.
To receive permission to use this global designation, you must first earn the Certificate in Risk Governance® by completing the requirements of the Board Members Course on Risk®. Then, document your work experience through the Qualified Risk Director® Self-Assessment and:
You must also complete a high-quality credentialing course in Board Governance or have sufficient fiduciary board experience and submit letters of recommendation from board and C-suite colleagues.
Qualified Risk Directors® are leaders in boardrooms and C-suites on six continents and dozens of countries. More than half of those permitted to use the designation are women, reflecting our deep commitment to diversity in many forms in boardrooms and C-suites worldwide. This is an elite group, and we invite you to get to know them.
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Begin your journey toward the Qualified Risk Director® designation by enrolling in the Certificate in Risk Governance® program.