ALARM AI seminar

Alix Bedford

Risk Proposition Manager, Zurich Municipal

A strategic risk professional with over 18 years' experience working both with and within the public sector, Alix is passionate about the value of risk management and its role in driving improved resilience of organisations and communities. Her current role involves looking at the key emerging and evolving areas of risk impacting the public sector now and in the future, and leading Zurich Municipal's response to these. Alix is also leading on the sustainability agenda for Zurich Municipal, looking at climate, workforce, and data risks areas particularly.

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Stephen Flounders

Executive Director of Regulatory and Business Services, Gentoo

Stephen is the Executive Director of Regulatory and Business Services at Gentoo Group, where he oversees Gentoo’s approach to risk and assurance, governance, health and safety, fire and building safety, and IT. Stephen has developed and implemented Gentoo’s risk and assurance frameworks, both of which have recently been reviewed to ensure Gentoo is able to seek out opportunities presented by AI whilst ensuring high standards of governance and risk. Stephen was Gentoo’s executive lead during its routine planned inspection with the regulator of social housing, which took place over the spring and summer of 2024. Stephen is an independent member of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing’s Audit and Risk Committee.

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Kieran Fowler

Head of Cyber Consulting, Waterstons

Ex-Met Police cyber crime detective turned cyber security expert, Kieran leverages his experience from the world of serious and organised crime to help businesses stay secure in the digital age. He offers a unique cyber risk management perspective, is a trusted advisor to clients and provides a practical approach to building cyber resilience, enabling businesses to embrace digital transformation confidently and safely, creating security-aware cultures by fostering strong relationships and safeguard digital assets.

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Catherine Goodman

Kennedys

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Chris Walker

Head of Risk Management, Durham University

Chris has experience of working in housing, private sector insurance and is currently the Head of Risk Management at Durham University. With nine years under his belt as an ALARM Director, Chris currently serves as the organisation's Finance Director and has oversight of ALARM's finances. He also leads the ALARM Higher & Further Education Group and the Regions & Sectors portfolio.

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Moon Yates

Delivery Lead – Higher Education, Waterstons

Moon Yates has wide-ranging experience in helping universities and public sector organisations harness technology to achieve strategic goals, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. At Waterstons, Moon leads transformative projects across the education sector, specialising in digital and AI strategies, and AI readiness assessments. Previously, Moon held roles at Gartner and the University of Westminster, where she built high-impact partnerships and developed a strong understanding of the sector’s evolving needs.

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