In the latest episode of The Risk Wheelhouse podcast, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones take a deep dive into one of the most pressing topics for businesses today: Integrated Risk Management (IRM). Titled "2025 Predictions: Integrated Risk Management Becomes Non-Negotiable," the episode unpacks why IRM is rapidly becoming essential for organizations navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape shaped by digital transformation, sustainability pressures, and regulatory demands.

In Episode 10 of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones explore the newly introduced IFRS S1 and S2 standards—guidelines that are reshaping how companies disclose and manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities. As these standards gain traction worldwide, the conversation highlights their critical role in bridging the gap between traditional financial reporting and forward-looking measures of environmental and social impact.

In Episode 8 of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones unpack the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated 2024 guidance on corporate compliance programs, highlighting how Integrated Risk Management (IRM) can serve as a blueprint for meeting these more stringent standards. Against a backdrop of rapidly evolving regulatory expectations, this timely discussion explores why compliance can no longer be confined to checklists and must instead be fully ingrained in the culture and operations of modern enterprises.

In Episode 7 of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones take listeners on an engaging journey through the key trends shaping the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) technology market in 2024. Drawing insights from Wheelhouse Advisors' 2024 IRM Annual Viewpoint Report, the episode unpacks the evolving risk landscape and how IRM is transforming how organizations approach the evolving risk landscape.

The discussion is focused on Wheelhouse Advisors’ “2024 IRM Quarterly Insight Report - GRC Edition,” which discusses the evolution of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and its importance within the broader framework of integrated risk management (IRM). The report highlights the benefits of integrating GRC applications into a unified IRM platform, providing a comprehensive view of all risks, fostering strategic decision-making, and enhancing regulatory compliance.

In this episode, Ori Wellington and Sam Jones explore the transformative impact of AI on the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) market. According to the latest figures from Q4 2024, the IRM technology market is projected to grow from $55.8 billion in 2024 to $121.8 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. This growth reflects a strong demand for advanced, autonomous risk management solutions. Drawing on insights from John A. Wheeler, CEO of Wheelhouse Advisors, they discuss how IRM is evolving from manual processes to AI-driven systems capable of real-time decision-making across the IRM Navigator™ Framework’s four pillars: performance, resilience, assurance, and compliance.

In this episode, Ori and Sam provide a re-cap of the impactful keynote delivered by John A. Wheeler, founder and CEO of Wheelhouse Advisors, at the Riskonnect User Conference - Konnect 2024. They explore how traditional risk management falls short in today’s fast-paced landscape and discuss Wheelhouse Advisors’ IRM Navigator Framework. Built around goals, processes, assets, and policies, this framework offers an integrated, proactive approach to managing risk.

In this episode, Ori and Sam delve into the rise of AI agents in risk management, spotlighting how ServiceNow and Salesforce are pioneering autonomous IRM systems. These AI agents go far beyond basic chatbots, capable of automating complex tasks and decision-making across entire departments. The hosts explore how this technology is transforming IRM, allowing businesses to anticipate risks, enhance compliance, and make smarter decisions with AI-driven insights.

In this episode, "Risk Transformation Is Accelerating," Ori and Sam take you on a journey through the evolving landscape of risk management, explaining why 68% of companies are integrating their risk management systems. Drawing on key insights from the latest KPMG report, they explore how organizations are shifting from a reactive stance to using risk as a strategic advantage.