Erwann Michel-Kerjan, a distinguished authority in strategy, risk management, and resilience, currently serves as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, a leading global management consulting firm. His expertise lies in guiding organizations through complex challenges, focusing on value creation and effective risk management.

Previously, Michel-Kerjan held the prestigious position of Executive Director at the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business for a decade. In addition to teaching Value Creation on Wharton’s MBA Programme, he played a pivotal role in advising entities such as the President of Chile, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the World Bank Group. His influence extended to the board of the Scor Foundation and the stakeholders advisory board at AXA Group.

Chairing the OECD Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Financial Management of Catastrophes for ten years, Michel-Kerjan provided valuable insights to finance ministries across 35 countries and numerous private-sector entities. His commitment to advancing knowledge in his field is evident in over 70 publications, where he has explored topics ranging from managing extreme events to insurance and behavioral science.

Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Michel-Kerjan’s contributions extend to the media landscape. He has been a regular contributor to Bloomberg, appeared in the documentary series “How to Survive the End of the World,” and featured in major publications such as the Financial Times, the Economist, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2011, he received the Kulp-Wright award, further cementing his reputation as a thought leader and innovator in the realms of strategy and risk management.