Erwann Michel-Kerjan

Erwann Michel-Kerjan is a globally recognized authority on innovation and managing large-scale risks, currently serving as a Partner at McKinsey & Company and a distinguished advisor to major corporations and governments. After being recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum from 2007 to 2012, Erwann Michel-Kerjan solidified his reputation as a globally recognized authority on innovation and managing large-scale risks. He served as Chairman of the OECD Secretary-General’s Board on Financial Management of Catastrophes from 2008 to 2017, advising on critical global financial protection solutions. From 2013 to 2017, he was Executive Director at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, overseeing the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center.

His expertise consistently focuses on practical solutions for complex challenges, including enterprise risk management, climate risk, and the application of digital innovations to improve business competitiveness and public sector service delivery.