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Why geopolitical resilience and risk management is essential for senior leaders

Explore the problems and risks of a geopolitically turbulent world.

Why geopolitics is now a P&L issue

The cost of misunderstanding external change is rising. Volatility is no longer background noise. It is reshaping commercial decisions every day.

Upcoming triggers

2026:

TCA Review (UK-EU Renegotiation)

2026-2027:

New US tariffs frameworks

2026-2027:

UK budget cycles and sector shocks

The leadership gap: resilience drives return

Case study: AXIS capital transformation

  • Context: reimagined operations for a rapidly evolving risk environment. 
  • Action: operating model transformation led by CEO Vince Tizzo (2023).
  • Result: resilience is a driver of value, not just a defensive measure.

Leading through disruption requires reimagining how an organisation competes.

Why this matters now

Structural geopolitical and regulatory change.

Limits of headline-driven decision-making.

Long-term impact on operating conditions.

Need for disciplined strategic judgement.