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The 11 Global Risks Summit, organized by the Corporate Risk Management
Association (KRDY), issues an urgent call for cooperation to manage uncertainty in

the age of multiple crises

Panels held during the summit covered years, adaptation to climate change, car-
economic and geopolitical approaches to bon-neutral transformation, and natural
uncertainty, resilience strategies for busi- disasters are expected to take priority.”
nesses in the face of disasters, risk agen-
das in corporate governance, and innova- AXA Türkiye CEO Yavuz Ölken added,
tive insurance models. “We need to reassess the role of insur-
ance in the age of uncertainty. We are
The summit began with opening speech- not guardians of the future; our goal is
es by Gökhan Eyigün, Sabancı Holding to make the future more comfortable and
Strategy and Business Development Group secure against foreseeable and unforeseea-
President, and Bora Akdoğanlar, Chair- ble risks. Insurance is not just about offer-
man of the Corporate Risk Management ing a product or service—it is an ecosys-
Association (KRYD). Bora Akdoğanlar, tem focused on collaboration for a better
Chairman of the Corporate Risk Manage- future. As insurers, we operate as a sector
ment Association (KRYD), stated, “One that enables businesses to achieve sustain-
of our key messages at the Global Risks ability and creates collaborative solutions
Summit is that disaster preparedness and for them.
risk management must always be a priority
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The 11 Global Risks Summit, organized on the business agenda. In this context, we We need to accurately analyze the risks
by the Corporate Risk Management Asso- emphasize the importance of collabora- faced by governments, institutions, com-
ciation (KRYD), was held on February 18, tion among businesses, non-governmental panies, and individuals. Business empathy
2025, at Sabancı Center under the theme organizations, public and local adminis- is crucial at this point. Reinsurers, bro-
“Managing Uncertainty and Opportunities trations, and society as a whole. We must kers, and we as insurance companies have
in the Age of Multiple Crises.” Bringing interpret the present correctly by learning significant responsibilities in this process.
together leading figures from Turkey and from past experiences and start preparing We must understand businesses’ growth
around the world, the summit addressed for the future now. We are in the midst of journeys and draw inspiration from the
a range of topics, including geopolitical a transformation process in terms of green best examples while managing risks.”
and economic risks, disaster resilience, transition, digital transformation, and so-
risk agendas in boardrooms, innovations cial transformation. The consequences of Onur Ünlü, Chairman of the Board of
in the insurance sector, global risks, and this process affect all dimensions—natu- the Business for Goals (B4G) Platform,
their impact on the business world. Risk ral, political, economic, and social—on stated, “It is our actions—or lack there-
management professionals and business a global scale. From a risk management of—that turn natural events into disasters.
representatives issued an urgent call for perspective, in this era of transformation With Istanbul’s earthquake risk and its
cooperation, emphasizing the need for im- and multiple crises, we should focus on growing impact on our economy, taking
mediate action to navigate the increasing balancing the needs of businesses and hu- precautions is essential. We must shape
uncertainty caused by multiple crises. man life with the sustainability of natural reconstruction processes with this ap-
resources. I believe that, especially with proach before disasters cause destruction,
The Global Risks Summit, an annual event digitalization and social transformation in line with the United Nations’ motto,
organized by the Corporate Risk Manage- rapidly permeating every aspect of our “Build Back Better and Greener!” UN
ment Association (KRYD) to unite pro- lives, business models need to become Global Compact Türkiye Yönetim Kurulu
fessionals from various sectors involved more resilient, agile, and streamlined to Başkanı Ahmet Cemal Dördüncü stated,
in risk management in Turkey, took place better adapt to change.” Taking the stage “Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Develop-
at Sabancı Center on February 18, 2025. as the guest of honor, Charlotte Hedemark ment Goals is not merely an ethical choice
At the 11th edition of the summit, held Hancke, President of the European Fed- or a passing trend. It is a necessity that
under the theme “Managing Uncertainty eration of Risk Management Associations requires the shared responsibility of all
and Opportunities in the Age of Multiple (FERMA), of which KRYD is a member stakeholders and serves as the foundation
Crises,” critical topics shaping the global representing Turkey, shared the FERMA for risk management and long-term value
risk environment were discussed. Global Risk Manager Survey Report 2024 creation. Past setbacks, such as those ex-
and the FERMA 2025 roadmap. Hancke perienced during the Copenhagen Summit
The summit was organized with the main stated, “According to the report, the key and the financial crisis, have demonstrat-
sponsorship and strategic partnership of risks emerging in the next year include ed the importance of adaptation and stra-
AXA Sigorta, along with sponsorship from cyberattacks, geopolitical uncertainties, tegic change. Today, amid economic and
Aon, Marsh, and Boston Consulting Group uncertain economic growth, talent man- security concerns, dependence on fossil
(BCG), and support from the Business for agement, and data breaches. For the next fuels, and pressures created by uncertain-
Goals (B4G) Platform. Leading experts in three years, regulations, geopolitical un- ties, it is time to focus not on ‘why’ but
their fields addressed current global risks certainties, and the speed of technological on ‘how’—developing sustainable business
and their impacts on Turkey and the busi- change stand out, while for the next ten models and leading the transformation.”
ness world from a holistic perspective.