Vantage Risk Council: Key Takeaways

Christine O'Donnell

Christine O'Donnell

21 Sep, 2025

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Executive Summary

Verdantix recently convened the Vantage Risk Council to engage industry leaders on pressing challenges and future priorities. The discussion focused on the opportunities and risks surrounding artificial intelligence, with emphasis on governance, compliance, and audit applications. Participants also examined human factors influencing AI adoption, as well as the reputational and trust implications for organizations. This resource captures key insights into member challenges and outlines best practices emerging from the session.

About the Authors

Christine O'Donnell

Christine O'Donnell

Senior Analyst

Christine is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she provides research-driven insights to help corporate leaders and technology vendors navigate the evolving third-party risk...

Lucy Drury

Lucy Drury

Marketing Manager, Councils & Brand

Lucy is a Manager in the Verdantix Marketing team, overseeing the Verdantix Vantage Councils programme, which brings together senior executives from leading global organizatio...

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