Theuns Christiaan van der Linde

Christiaan van der Linde is an experienced professional in risk management and operational resilience, currently serving as an Operational Resilience Senior Manager at KPMG Australia since August 2023. Prior roles include Associate Director, Risk & Continuity and Principal Business Risk and Continuity Lead at NSW Telco Authority, and Risk Manager positions at PetSure and The Hollard Insurance Company, where notable achievements included leading the redevelopment of business continuity frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Christiaan's expertise extends from a foundational role as a Scientist in Disaster & Risk Management at SRK Consulting to academic contributions as a Course Coordinator and Junior Lecturer at the University of the Free State. Christiaan holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Arts in Strategic Foresight from Regent University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management.