Michael Vincent spent 22 years in the banking and finance industry as a practitioner. He gained experience in all areas of the industry, ranging from branches to the international area. He worked at all levels and processes from retail lending to major project finance transactions. During the later stages of his industry career he was directly responsible for substantial change within the international area. He succeeded in changing the focus from paper to people by applying the principle of portfolio and relationship to the trade area. In his last position he was responsible for the international operations of the top 100 corporate customers of his bank and had over 60 staff reporting directly to him.
In 2000 after more than six years of research Michael established the Australian Risk Management Unit as its foundation Director. It is an entity, funded by industry with the aim of developing focused risk management education within the Australian business community. He was directly responsible for developing and writing an undergraduate degree through to a master’s degree in the area of risk management, a first for the concept of integrated risk management.
Warren F Gillian BSc, BA, MEI has been responsible for the development of new and existing businesses in over 20 countries throughout Asia, Middle East and North Africa. In all, over 250 companies within these regions have been assisted by Warren to achieve various degrees of business risk and environmental risk performance enhancement, utilising his technology and information transfer skills. During this period Warren has also project managed over AUD$20 Million in RandD projects in the areas of energy storage, industrial processing and environmental management (water and wastewater management). He has written and published extensively in local and international media on technical and commercial issues, he has presented and chaired many international conferences and has sat on and chaired numerous international advisory groups and has only recently stepped down as the Deputy Chairman of the Centre for Groundwater Studies. Currently his interests lie in the area of business continuity management, focusing on communication and reputation risk. Warren has also been a Company Director for over 20 years and is well aware of the onerous position facing all Directors. He is also well versed in current corporate governance issues, in which he lectures at post-graduate level to banking and finance students. Warren is currently Deputy Director of the Australasian Risk Management Unit (ARMU).
What Have Delegates Said About The Instructor’s Previous Programmes:
“It was one of the best training courses I have ever attended”
Ahmed Mostafa Ismail, Treasury and Corporate Banking, Manager, Fawaz A. Al Hokair Group, KSA
“A well conducted, comprehensive programme for enhancing professional knowledge and skills of compliance personnel. It provides macro level insights into compliance management.”
Muhammad Yousaf, Senior Compliance Officer, Banque Saudi Frans, KSA
“An excellent course to enhance the ability of compliance and to adapt the ‘compliance culture’ ”
Ali A Alsegayh, Compliance Officer, Capital Market Authority, KSA
“Michael is an authority and a great ambassador for risk management. Great course!”
Vishal Goel, Financial Consultant, A’Ayan Leasing & Investment Co., Kuwait
“The instructors have a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
Saad A Rajab, Senior Manager – Compliance, Saudi Hollandi Bank, KSA
“Immensely dynamic”
Muhammad Al Yaquot, Head of Risk Management, The Investment Dar, Kuwait
“Michael has an excellent approach to handle the course efficiently and effectively.”
Mustafa A Fattini, Senior Manager – Finance, Saudi Airlines, KSA
“Fantastic courses”
Ahmed Atallah Fadlalla, Senior Manager, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE
“Great team work and sharing of knowledge”
Yousef Al Humaid, Private Investor, KSA