The International Risk Podcast
Welcome to The International Risk Podcast — the premier destination for high-level insights into global risk dynamics. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, an accomplished senior advisor, each episode delivers expert analysis and actionable intelligence on today’s most pressing international risks. From geopolitical tensions and economic upheavals to cybersecurity threats and environmental challenges, we bring clarity to the complex risks shaping our world.
Tailored for CEOs, Board Members, senior managers, and risk professionals, our weekly episodes are essential listening for those making strategic decisions in volatile environments. With distinguished guests from diverse sectors and geographies — including renowned industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders — we provide a multidimensional perspective, equipping you with insights to stay ahead of emerging threats and capitalize on new opportunities.
Our host, Dominic Bowen, is a senior business leader, and Partner at 2Secure where he is Head of Strategic Advisory and leads a team of senior management consultants and advisors.
Join us for engaging, thought-provoking conversations that go beyond the headlines. Stay informed, stay ahead, and transform the way you perceive and manage international risks. The International Risk Podcast is not just a podcast; it’s is crucial listening for today's leaders.
The International Risk Podcast
Episode 12: with Philippe Borremans from the International Public Relations Association
Welcome to The International Risk podcast. Today, we're joined by Philippe Borremans. He's an independent public relations consultant specializing in emergency risk and crisis communication. Philippe is currently president of the International Public Relations Association. He works on strategic communication projects for epidemic and pandemic preparedness with organizations like the World Health Organization, the European Union, and the West African Union. Today Philippe will guide us through the importance of strategic communication in emergencies and crisis and how this is should improve in both the public and private sectors.
As discussed during the show, have a look at the IPRA website: https://www.ipra.org/news/yearbook/
Hosted by Dominic Bowen, The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives and board members, Chief Security Officers, Risk and Compliance Officers, and advisors in various risk-related fields. In this podcast series we speak with Risk and Compliance Directors from fortune 500 companies, from Chief Security Officers in war and conflict zones around the world, as well as security advisors for the United Nations, Red Cross, and large for-profit companies. Risk management must be an integral part of all organizational processes and inform decision making. In these interviews we speak with renowned international experts on how they have addressed uncertainty and risk assumptions, and how they have created systematic and structured processes in some of the most insecure countries in the world.
Our host Dominic Bowen is a leading risk professional. A member of the Swedish Risk Management Association, Dominic has been establishing successful operations in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Dominic has extensive international experience having established the highest quality operational systems and structures in Yemen, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Iraq, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Afghanistan, Philippines, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Haiti, Liberia, and Nepal. Dominic is extremely well-versed in risk controls, resilience, governance, and compliance requirements, and has a Masters Degree from Macquarie University in Australia.