In today’s global risk landscape, supply chains are under increased pressure. Insufficient visibility is hampering organizations’ ability to identify potential issues beyond their immediate suppliers, leaving them vulnerable to hidden risks and disruptions that can ripple through their networks, ultimately affecting overall operational efficiency and revenues.
To effectively navigate these potentially crippling challenges, organizations must take proactive measures, leveraging advanced technologies for insights that enhance visibility and uncover pressure points that exist beyond immediate suppliers.
In this episode of Risk in Context, John Davies, Commercial Director for Marsh McLennan’s Sentrisk, speaks with James Crask, Global Head of Multinational Clients within Marsh Advisory, Lisa Caldwell, Marsh's Manufacturing and Automotive Industry Leader for the US, and Charlotte van Bouwel, Advisory Leader for Marine, Cargo, and Logistics in Continental Europe. They explore the various risks that can impact supply chains, discuss the visibility challenges hindering organizations’ ability to identify hidden risks, and share actionable strategies that senior leaders should consider to mitigate these risks and build more resilient supply chains.
Commercial Director, Sentrisk, Marsh McLennan
United Kingdom
John Davies is the Commercial Director for Marsh McLennan’s Sentrisk. He has global experience leading teams and solving complex client challenges. Prior to becoming Sentrisk Commercial Director, he held Marsh leadership roles in client management, risk management consulting, risk analytics, and claims.
Head of Multinational Clients, Marsh Advisory
United Kingdom
Based in London, James Crask leads Marsh’s business resilience advisory services and has extensive experience in delivering business continuity management, crisis management, supply chain, and operational resilience projects across a wide range of industries.
Commercial US Manufacturing and Automotive Industry Practice Leader
United States
Lisa Caldwell is Marsh’s Manufacturing and Automotive Practice Leader for the US. She is responsible for ensuring delivery of world-class risk advisory and transactional services to manufacturing and automotive clients. Her responsibilities include supporting Marsh colleagues across the US who service clients in this industry segment. Duties include building trusted client relationships, delivering industry perspectives to clients, developing marketplace strategies, and crafting solutions for unusual business and insurance risks.
Advisory Leader for Marine, Cargo, and Logistics, Continental Europe
Belgium
Charlote van Bouwel is Marsh’s Advisory Leader for Marine, Cargo, and Logistics for Europe, providing organizations with expert guidance and strategic insights to navigate risks, optimize operations, and achieve their business objectives.
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04/15/2025
