About the Author

Known globally as The Risk Doctor, Dr David Hillson is a leading thinker and expert practitioner with a well-deserved reputation as an excellent speaker and presenter on risk. His talks blend thought-leadership with practical application, presented in an accessible style that combines clarity with humor, guided by the Risk Doctor motto: “Understand profoundly so you can explain simply.”

During his 35-year international consulting career leading The Risk Doctor Partnership, David has advised major organizations, governments, and charities in nearly 60 countries on how to create value from risk using applied risk-based thinking, and his wisdom and insights are in high demand. He is currently making his legacy available through speaking and writing so that others can build on the foundation he leaves behind.

David has developed a range of significant innovations in the way risk is understood and managed, many of which are now accepted as best practice. As well as publishing major books on risk (13 so far), David regularly shares his work through the RiskDoctorVideo YouTube channel, with over 200 videos and more than 1.5 million views.

David has received many awards for his groundbreaking work in risk management. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), a Fellow of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and an Honorary Fellow of the UK Association for Project Management (APM). He can be contacted at [email protected].