Why Every Human Needs to be a Risk Manager | Hersh Shah | TEDxMahindraUniversity
While change is the only constant, its the speed and impact of change that can be better managed through risk based decision making. Join Hersh Shah, CEO, IRM India Affiliate and India’s Youngest Enterprise Risk Expert for a powerful and thought-provoking talk as he explores how enterprise risk management (ERM) can reshape the future of individuals, families, businesses, and entire nations. In this insightful session, he unveils a simple yet impactful risk taxonomy and walks through real-life scenarios — from personal health missteps to corporate supply chain disruptions and national cyber threats. Discover how adopting risk literacy empowers every stakeholder to turn uncertainty into opportunity and build resilience at every level of society. Linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this talk redefines how smarter, risk-informed choices can help us achieve a more sustainable, equitable, and prepared world. Get ready to rethink every decision you make —because every choice matters. Hersh Shah is the CEO of the Institute of Risk Management's (IRM) India Affiliate, India's Youngest Enterprise Risk Expert, Columnist for CNBCTV18 and Agenda Contributor to the World Economic Forum. He is a Chartered Accountant, IIM Bangalore alumnus and Technical Specialist in Risk Management from IRM London. He started advocating the need for 360 degree risk management at a young age of 21. He carries over 15 years of experience in audit and assurance, risk management, consulting and corporate finance including structuring of strategic alliances & partnerships. He started his career with KPMG in the Governance, Risk and Compliance (Risk Advisory) services, where he worked on many enterprise risk consulting assignments across South Africa, USA, UK, China and the Middle East. Prior to setting up IRM in India, Shah set up and managed a microfinance NBFC within a financial services group where he scaled up the portfolio to over USD 15 mn leading a team of 250+ people. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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