Peter Gesell

Background

About Peter Gesell

I am a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) specializing in strategic coaching and transparent communication to support goals, enhance performance, and engage talent. My expertise lies in aligning governance, risk management, and compliance efforts to enable informed decision-making while maintaining reputation, assets, and regulatory compliance. You’ll find that I excel in communicating complex risk concepts to diverse stakeholders and driving consensus. Known for my meticulous risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and for fostering a culture of risk awareness, I am committed to driving sustainable growth and value creation through strategic risk management practices. For example, in my most recent role, I engaged with multiple lines of business, business groups and risk teams on the development of a digital cash strategic initiative, ensuring that risks were adequately assessed and working the businesses risk appetite. In addition to a new product review and approval, this included a review of new market segments and new client types and securing approvals from the governance forums and regulators. As an assertive problem-solver and trusted advisor, I prioritize tasks to meet business objectives with a keen attention to detail. These are my core competencies: • Strategy Development & Implementation • Risk Assessment, Management, & Mitigation • Financial Analysis • Financial Acumen • Policy & Framework Development • Executive Presentations • Team Leadership & Development • Project Management Let’s talk about how I can drive financial health for your organization through data driven decisions, managing, and mitigating risk. I can be reached at petergesell@yahoo.com