The DCRO Institute
Derek Leatherdale is an experienced professional in geopolitical risk management, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Sibylline Ltd since July 2024 and as Managing Director at GRI Strategies since January 2018. At GRI Strategies, Derek focuses on equipping clients with the tools necessary to navigate complex political challenges. Additionally, Derek holds positions as Visiting Scholar at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, Lead Faculty for the Geopolitical Risk Governance Programme at The DCRO Institute, and Associate Director at Risk Coalition, promoting effective management of geopolitical risk among governance boards. Previously, Derek held significant roles at HSBC, including Head of Strategy and Planning for Group Government Affairs and Global Head of Geopolitical Risk, and also worked for the British Government on national security issues. Derek holds an MA in International Politics from King's College London and a BA in Economics and History from Durham University.
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The DCRO Institute
The DCRO Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit collaboration among board members and C-suite executives on five continents. We are the home of the Qualified Risk Director® designation, the Certificate in Risk Governance®, and the Certificate in Cyber Risk Governance℠. We bring risk expertise to the boardroom and C-suite through communities, credentialing, and educational programs that focus on the practical aspects of governing risk-taking in the pursuit of corporate goals and purpose. Graduates of our programs are leaders in boardrooms and c-suites in more than 35 countries on five continents. Our goal, which is emblazoned on our logo, is to help organizations Innovate, Sustain, and Create Value. We want you to learn to embrace risk through the positive governance of risk-taking℠. Read testimonials from our graduates at www.dcroi.org/testimonials.