Format: Online
Enterprise risk functions are under pressure to move faster, provide clearer insight to executives and boards, and reduce duplication — yet many organizations still operate with fragmented risk views and unclear ownership. This series explores practical ways to connect ERM, compliance, and internal audit to strengthen decision-making and governance — while maintaining clear accountability and internal audit independence.
Enterprise Risk Without Silos is a three-part webinar series produced by The IIA and led by The IIA's Enterprise Risk Management Committee. Designed for senior and executive internal audit and enterprise risk professionals, the series explores how organizations can build high-functioning enterprise risk programs while maintaining clear accountability and internal audit independence.
Internal audit leaders are encouraged to invite their colleagues in enterprise risk to participate. Each session is a conversation featuring practitioners and thought leaders who bring real-world perspective to some of the most pressing questions in enterprise risk management today.
Each webinar in this series qualifies for 1 NASBA CPE credit. CPE credit will be awarded per webinar. Registrants who attend all 3 webinars and meet the NASBA CPE guidelines during each webinar may qualify for up to 3 total CPEs at the end of the series.
2026 Series Schedule
Webinar 1 of 3: From Risk Registers to Risk Intelligence: Turning ERM into a Decision Engine
Air Date: June 17, 2026 from 12-1 PM ET
Enterprise risk programs succeed when they inform better decisions — not just better documentation. This session examines how organizations can elevate ERM from a compliance exercise to a genuine strategic capability, translating risk data into insights that executives and boards actually use. Internal audit's role is explored through the lens of independent assurance and appropriately scoped advisory engagement — adding value without assuming operational ownership of risk processes.
Learning Objectives:
• Distinguish between traditional risk register approaches and risk intelligence frameworks that actively drive executive decision-making.
• Identify strategies to translate ERM data into timely, relevant insights for boards and senior leadership.
• Explore how internal audit and ERM can collaborate to strengthen the quality of risk conversations — while preserving internal audit's independence.
Webinar 2 of 3: Who Owns What? Clarifying Roles Without Rebuilding Silos
Air Date: September 30, 2026 from 12-1 PM ET
As functions mature and intersect, overlap is inevitable — but confusion doesn't have to be. This session addresses one of the most persistent challenges in enterprise risk governance: clarifying ownership and responsibilities across ERM, compliance, and internal audit without reverting to rigid silos. Attendees will explore practical approaches to role clarity that enable meaningful cross-functional collaboration while protecting the independence and objectivity each function must maintain.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the most common sources of role ambiguity across ERM, compliance, and internal audit — and their downstream effects on governance.
• Apply practical guidance to clarify and communicate ownership of risk activities without creating operational silos or compromising independence.
• Evaluate governance structures that enable cross-functional collaboration while preserving the trust and objectivity of all three lines.
Webinar 3 of 3: The Future Risk Leader: Skills, Mindsets, and Career Paths Across the Lines
Air Date: December 17, 2026 from 12-1 PM ET
Tomorrow's risk leaders will need broader perspectives, stronger influence skills, and cross-functional experience — operating comfortably at the intersection of strategy, governance, and operations. This forward-looking session examines how enterprise risk and internal audit leadership roles are evolving and what that means for talent development, succession planning, and career pathways across the second and third lines. Ideal for professionals responsible for shaping the next generation of enterprise risk leadership.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the evolving competency profile required of future enterprise risk leaders, including the influence skills needed to lead risk conversations at the executive and board level.
• Analyze how cross-functional experience shapes leadership effectiveness in integrated governance environments.
• Identify talent development and succession strategies that reflect the demands of emerging risk leadership roles across ERM, compliance, and internal audit.
DATE: Jun 17, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.
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By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Analyze how ERM practices can evolve from risk documentation to risk intelligence that informs executive and board decisions.
- Differentiate role-clarity approaches that reduce overlap across ERM, compliance, and internal audit without recreating silos.
- Evaluate governance and collaboration practices that protect independence and objectivity while improving coordination.
- Assess forward-looking insights on the skills, mindsets, and career pathways shaping the next generation of risk leaders.
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SPEAKERS
Vishal Arora
Chief Audit Executive, ArcelorMittal
Vishal is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of diverse experience spanning both industry and Big 4 professional services, where he has delivered high-impact assurance and advisory solutions across complex, global environments. Over the course of his career, he has built a strong reputation for driving governance excellence, strengthening risk frameworks and enhancing organizational resilience in dynamic and large scale Industrial sectors.
In his current role as Chief Audit Executive at ArcelorMittal, Vishal leads the Global Assurance function, overseeing a broad and integrated portfolio that includes Internal Audit, Fraud Investigation, SOx testing, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Safety & Security assurance. His remit spans both second- and third-line functions, with geographically diverse teams operating across more than 15 countries. He plays a pivotal role in aligning assurance activities with strategic priorities, ensuring robust oversight while enabling business performance.
A forward-thinking transformation leader, Vishal is spearheading a comprehensive evolution of the Global Assurance function to make it future-ready. His approach emphasizes digitalization, data-driven insights and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency. Equally, he is deeply committed to building high-performing teams by fostering a culture of continuous learning, empowerment and collaboration, recognizing people as the cornerstone of sustainable success.
Vishal’s unique blend of technical expertise, deep sector knowledge and passion for talent development positions him as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. He is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex risks into actionable strategies, making him a sought-after executive across the Steel, Mining and Manufacturing industries.
Aaron Gagnon
Partner and Chief Audit Officer, McKinsey & Company
Aaron Gagnon is a Partner and the Chief Audit Officer of McKinsey & Company, a role he has held since August 2022. He leads the firm’s global internal audit function, providing independent assurance and strategic insight across risk management, governance, and internal controls. He works closely with senior leadership and client service teams to support organizations on complex accounting, controls, risk, and internal audit matters.
Prior to joining McKinsey, Aaron served as Chief Audit Executive at Apple Inc. for five years and at Abercrombie & Fitch for three years. At Apple, he led a significant transformation of the internal audit function and oversaw the implementation of the three lines model across the enterprise. Earlier in his career, Aaron spent nearly 20 years at Ernst & Young, including seven years as a partner. During that time, he worked extensively in the United States, Japan, and Germany, serving multinational public companies including Walmart, The Coca-Cola Company, and McDonald’s, as well as leading engagements for local clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Aaron holds a degree in Accounting from Kennesaw State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).