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A Question Of Risk: Episode 1

17th July 2023

A Question Of Risk

a CHAS Podcast

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of A Question of Risk — a podcast by CHAS, a Veriforce company. Joining us as your host, Alex Minett, Head of Product and Markets at CHAS, and special guest Ian McKinnon, Managing Director at CHAS, take a deep dive into CHAS’s transformation from a health and safety accreditation provider to a leader in supply chain risk management.

About the podcast

Ian shares his career experiences, offering insights into the intricacies of risk management and the fast-paced world of software as a service (SaaS). Together, they tackle the complex challenges involved in managing risk within contemporary supply chains, probing into the strategies for effective risk management.

Episode one of A Question of Risk also explores the rise of the Common Assessment Standard as a tool for supply chain risk management and its real-world implications on construction supply chains. Alex and Ian also reflect on their passion for their work at CHAS.

Learn about

CHAS’s transformation from a safety accreditation provider to a leading specialist in supply chain risk management.
The challenges and strategies in managing risk in contemporary supply chains.
The reasons behind the growing importance of the Common Assessment Standard.
The critical work Alex and Ian do at CHAS.

Your Host

Alex Minett
Head Of Product And Markets At CHAS

Alex is among the leading authorities on risk management in the UK. He has been instrumental in managing safety for landmark initiatives such as the London 2012 Olympics, the construction of Facebook’s Arctic Circle data centres and the world’s largest solar project in Benban, Egypt.

Episode Guest

Ian McKinnon
Managing Director At CHAS

Ian McKinnon has over 25 years of experience propelling organisations to transformative growth, both in the UK and internationally. His leadership spans diverse industries, from data and SaaS to risk management, most notably steering CHAS’s transition from a UK health and safety accreditation provider to a supply chain risk management leader.